A partial denture is used when you still have some of your natural teeth but need to replace one or more missing teeth.
It is a removable plate with false teeth attached. It helps you chew, speak and smile more confidently.
Partial dentures may:
Be made fully from plastic.
Be made from a mix of metal and plastic.
Have small clips (clasps) that hold onto your natural teeth to keep the denture in place.
Sometimes, you show small metal clips when you smile or open your mouth.
Plastic partial dentures
Plastic (acrylic) partial dentures are:
Usually less expensive.
Made completely from a pink plastic material with false teeth attached.
Quicker and simpler to make.
However:
They can feel bulkier in the mouth.
If not well designed, they may put pressure on natural teeth and gums.
Over time, this pressure could affect the health of your remaining teeth.
Metal partial dentures
Metal partial dentures are:
Stronger and thinner than plastic dentures.
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