| A partial denture is a denture that replaces missing | | | | The strongest and usually the least bulky of |
| teeth in the mouth. Partial dentures replace some | | | | dentures. |
| missing teeth, not all. Partial dentures can be made | | | | Acrylic Dentures – Made from plastic, acrylic |
| from chrome or acrylic. A removable partial denture | | | | dentures are light, cheaper than chrome. The amount |
| or bridge usually consists of replacement teeth | | | | of teeth on dentures usually dictates their design. |
| attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base, which | | | | Immediate Dentures – Made from acrylic and are |
| is connected by metal framework that holds the | | | | used to replace teeth to be extracted immediately |
| denture in place in the mouth. Partial dentures are | | | | after tooth extraction. |
| used when one or more natural teeth remain in the | | | | Taking care of partial dentures |
| upper or lower jaw. Partial Dentures fill in the spaces | | | | 1. Clean the denture daily using a "soft denture |
| where there are missing teeth and prevent other | | | | brush" and warm water. The use of non-abrasive |
| teeth from changing position. Partial Dentures rest on | | | | denture cream is suggested. Regular toothpastes |
| a metal framework that is attached to your natural | | | | are not recommended for daily use. They may |
| remaining teeth. Crowns can sometimes be placed on | | | | abrade and contribute to the loss of luster of the |
| some of you natural teeth and serve as anchors for | | | | denture teeth and base. |
| the denture. Partial Dentures offer a removable | | | | 2. Clean your natural teeth thoroughly with a |
| alternative to bridges. Designed to correct the gaps in | | | | toothbrush, toothpaste, special toothpicks, or |
| your smile when only some of your teeth are missing. | | | | interdentally brushes to remove plaque. Do not |
| Metal attachments anchor the dentures to your | | | | forget to gently brush the parts of the gums that |
| natural teeth. Partial Dentures maintain tooth | | | | are covered by the denture. |
| alignment by preventing your remaining teeth from | | | | 3. You should not wear your partial denture |
| shifting. Partial Dentures can also help prevent your | | | | overnight. |
| loss of more teeth due to decay or gum disease. | | | | Unlike conventional dentures, immediate dentures are |
| Over dentures fit over your few remaining teeth or | | | | made in advance and can be positioned as soon as |
| dental implants. Your teeth or implants give the | | | | the teeth are removed. As a result, the wearer does |
| denture stability, so it's less likely to shift in your | | | | not have to be without teeth during the healing |
| mouth. To fit an over denture, your natural teeth | | | | period. For partial dentures, some minor adjustments |
| usually need to be reshaped to fit in the denture. | | | | are often made to the existing teeth in order to |
| Types of Partial Dentures | | | | make a well fitting denture. After these adjustments |
| There are a few types of partial dentures. The type | | | | are made, procedures for partial and full dentures are |
| best for you depends on your individual case. The | | | | almost identical. First impressions are taken of the |
| cosmetic dentist will assess to see what’s best | | | | mouth. Impressions are negative molds of the mouth |
| for you. Types are listed below: | | | | that is used to make a stone or plaster mold. |
| Chrome Denture – Made from alloy chromium. | | | | |
