Partial Dentures
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are a removable dental prosthesis designed to replace one or more missing teeth while preserving your remaining natural teeth. Partial dentures are retained by utilising the remaining natural teeth for support. They are custom-made to fit your mouth and surrounding teeth and soft tissues.
Acrylic Partial Dentures
Acrylic partial dentures are made with an acrylic base and typically have metal clasps that fits around your natural teeth.
Benefits:
- cost-effective
- versatile and easy to adjust
- a good temporary solution
Considerations:
- bulkier than other options
- may feel less natural
Cast Metal Partial Dentures
Cast metal partial dentures are made with a metal framework and an acrylic base that holds the teeth. These dentures are durable and offer a more precise fit.
Benefits:
- stronger and thinner than acrylic bases
- long-lasting
- less bulky compared to acrylic partials
Considerations:
- more expensive than acrylic partial dentures
- metal clasps may be visible
Flexible Partial Dentures
Flexible partial dentures are made from a flexible thermoplastic material.
Benefits:
- lightweight
- comfortable
- sometimes more aesthetically pleasing as they don’t require metal clasps.
Considerations:
- slightly more expensive than acrylic partials
- not as durable as cast metal partials
Precision Attachment Partial Dentures
Precision attachment partial dentures use precision attachments instead of metal clasps, offering a more secure, retentive and aesthetically pleasing fit.
Benefits:
- high comfort
- excellent aesthetics
- very stable
Considerations:
- more expensive
- may require modification of existing teeth for attachment
Implant-Supported Partial Dentures
Implant supported partial dentures use implant attachments to anchor to dental implants for added stability and support. Implant-retained dentures need additional steps, such as the surgical placement of dental implants by an oral surgeon and the placement of attachments/abutments that connect the denture to the implants.
Benefits:
- improved stability
- improves chewing efficiency
- reduces the risk of bone loss
Considerations:
- higher cost due to the surgical placement of implants, implant components and fitting requires sufficient bone density
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