DENTURES
Complete Dentures
Complete dentures, also known as full dentures, are removable replacements for a patient’s entire set of teeth.
They are completely customized and restore the shape and look of natural teeth.
Conventional dentures also improve mastication, which means you can crush, grind, and eat food normally again.
Ask your clinician about natural looking teeth and gums.
Removable Partial Dentures
Unlike complete dentures that replace all teeth, removable partial dentures (RPD) only replace some missing teeth.
An RPD consists of replacement teeth attached to a gum-colored plastic base.
Removable partial dentures are built onto a cast metal framework for strength. They restore the natural look, feel, and function of your teeth.
RPD’s can be removed at any time and replaced easily. They are most commonly recommended for patients who cannot get a dental bridge (implant-supported bridge).
There are two types of removable partial dentures available, including:
- Cast partial dentures — cast partial dentures are made of tissue-colored acrylic (gums), replacement teeth, and a metal framework that holds all of the materials together. Dentists recommend these dentures when one or more natural teeth remain in the lower or upper jaw.
- Acrylic partial dentures — acrylic partial dentures, also known as “flippers,” are made of acrylic resin and mimic the look and function of natural teeth. They come with or without clasps of wrought wire. Acrylic false teeth are temporary because a patient’s gums entirely support the teeth. Long-term use can lead to gingival recession.
Flexible Partial Dentures
Flexible dentures are a kind of partial denture made of different materials than ordinary partial dentures.
Most flexible dentures are made of a thin thermoplastic such as nylon, compared to the thicker,more rigid acrylic used in full dentures.
You may find that flexible partial dentures are a more comfortable fit than other removable partials, especially if you’re still new to wearing replacement teeth.
Not only that, but most partial dentures are usually made with metal parts which can sometimes show. Flexible dentures do not use any metal parts so tend to look and feel alot more natural.
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