Removable Partial Dentures

A removable partial denture is usually made to replace one or more teeth and is customized to a patient’s specific requirements. Removable partial dentures restore a person’s natural appearance and greatly improve the ability to chew and speak clearly.
 

Type and style of partials

A partial denture may be tooth-supported or tooth and tissue-supported. There are significant differences between these two types of dentures that are best explained by your Denturist.

The number of teeth remaining, position and stability of teeth are only few of the factors that help to determine what style or type of partial denture will be best for you. Partials can be made of different materials, including acrylics, a metal/acrylic combination or flexible thermoplastics.

Acrylic partials are usually used for transitional or temporary replacement of missing teeth, depending on your personal circumstances.

The metal/acrylic partial, commonly called a “cast partial,” is usually a more rigid and permanent style of denture. The metal is either a highly compatible chrome cobalt alloy or titanium, both of which are ultra thin, light and quite strong.

New flexible thermoplastics have the advantage of esthetics and flexibility.
All partials are designed to be removable and should be removed nightly, to contribute to a healthy oral environment.

With newer designs, materials and techniques, partials are more comfortable than ever before. Ask your Denturist about the many designs available, some of which have no visible clasps and are virtually undetectable.
 

The benefits of partials

Partial dentures do not harm the remaining natural teeth. A partial denture may prevent your natural teeth from shifting or drifting into the space left by the loss of a natural tooth. In fact, a partial denture may help maintain the position of your natural teeth by providing additional support.

With a partial denture, you’ll look better, feel better and chew better!

Millions of people experience difficulties associated with missing teeth. These difficulties can severely undermine your self-confidence and quality of life.

Missing teeth can compromise your health, eating habits, speech and appearance. When teeth are lost, bone loss usually occurs, which in turn can affect your denture. This can result in the denture becoming loose, which may cause difficulty in stabilization of the denture, decreased chewing ability, and deterioration of the jaw structure over time.