A removable denture is the oldest form of tooth replacement.
Dentures are made of either a light-weight metal alloy or all acrylic material with clasps to help keep them in place. There are two types of dentures available: full and partial dentures. Full dentures are used when all the teeth are missing and partial dentures when some natural teeth remain.
Full Dentures
Full dentures can be made for patients with no teeth. A few appointments are required to accommodate the full process. You will likely experience some discomfort and sensitivity whether it’s your first full denture or a replacement one. After fitting them in, some minor adjustments will be necessary over a couple of appointments. Time allows the soft tissue to get accustomed to the new denture. Learning to eat and talk will also require some time and practice. Consult your dentist for more information on methods used and their advantages and disadvantages.
Partial Dentures
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Partial dentures are used when one or more natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw. When a tooth is removed, it is recommended that it be replaced without delay to prevent drifting of adjacent teeth. Failure to do this may make it impossible for either a partial denture or any other procedure to be done at a later stage.
A partial denture usually consists of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-coloured plastic base, which is connected by metal framework to hold the denture in place in the mouth. Apart from filling in the spaces created by missing teeth, partial dentures prevent other teeth from changing position. Partial dentures can be used as a permanent method to replace teeth or as an interim replacement treatment before advancing to a fixed more costly option of a bridge or implant.