Partial Dentures

Losing teeth can be life-changing. Often, your speech will be affected, chewing may become more challenging, and your confidence around people might drop. But you’re not stuck to that life forever.

You can regain your confidence, smile, and oral functions through partial dentures.

Partial dentures replace several missing teeth, restoring your smile and oral functions. You only need the few teeth left in the upper and lower portion of your mouth to anchor the dentures and make it easy to wear when needed.

Apart from serving a cosmetic purpose and helping to enhance speech and chewing, removable partial dentures also help preserve the placement of the remaining teeth as they may shift with time.

Types of Partial Dentures

There are various types of partial dentures, based on varying manufacturing techniques and materials for producing them. Typically, the types will vary based on the following:

• The location in the mouth – You can have partial dentures for front teeth that replace the front teeth and partial dentures for back teeth that replace the back teeth.
• The material used – The dentist may use different materials for the denture’s base, such as acrylic resin, porcelain, cast metal and acrylic flippers.
• Flexibility – Flexible dentures are a common type of partial dentures. They’re made from thin, lightweight thermoplastics without visible metal clips.

How Long Should I Have My Partial Dentures?

Partial dentures are not intended for round-the-clock wear. Most dentists recommend you remove partial dentures at night and clean them. Cleaning partial dentures not only promotes good hygiene but also prevents the development of cavities in nearby healthy teeth.

Typically, your dentures will last up to five years before your dentist has to reproduce them.

How Much Do Partial Dentures Cost?

Partial dentures cost roughly the same price as fixed dentures. However, their prices vary steeply based on the following:

• The material used
• Location of the denture
• Number of teeth replaced
• Method for creating the dentures

Talk to Us About Your Denture Needs

Partial dentures sound great. But are fixed dentures better? Talk to Malvern Smile Studio today, and let’s guide you on which dentures will be great for you.