Types of Partial Dentures
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Types of Partial Dentures
Types of Partial Dentures
A partial denture is a removable 
appliance with one or more artificial 
teeth and are used when you have 
missing teeth, maybe due to an accident, 
disease, or even a genetic issue.
Partial dentures are used to replace 
missing teeth and attach to nearby teeth
Partial Flexible Dentures
Partial Metal Dentures
Partial Acrylic Dentures
Partial Flexible Dentures
Flexible partial dentures are also as 
durable as the metal or acrylic dentures 
however they are often considered to be 
the most comfortable to wear.
Some of the advantages is that they don’t 
require denture adhesive or metal clasps 
to hold them in place. Further the 
denture is made from thermoplastic 
nylon, which makes them very light and 
they are very appealing as the denture is 
almost invisible.
Partial Metal Dentures
Another option of partial dentures is to 
use a metal frame with acrylic teeth and 
gums. The frame also includes metal or 
plastic clasps or similar attachments that 
hold the denture in place.
These are more expensive than partial 
acrylic dentures however much more 
affordable than implants retain 
overdentures. The advantage of metal 
dentures is that they are slimmer, 
stronger, and generally more long-lasting. 
You cannot see or feel the metal base.
Partial Acrylic Dentures
These dentures are the most economical 
of dentures however are generally only 
used when there is a chance of another 
tooth loss. A metal mesh insert or high 
impact acrylic can be used to increase 
the strength of them however they are 
normally not as durable, more prone to 
fracture, not as long lasting and require 
frequent relining
They are also usually more bulky than 
flexible or metal appliances, however, 
they are easy to repair or reline..
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