Tooth Replacement: Partial Dentures

A removable partial denture is easily be taken out of the mouth for cleaning. Partial dentures usually have replacement teeth fixed to a plastic base that matches the color of your gums. The plastic base may cover a metal framework. Partial dentures often have some form of a clasp that attaches to your natural teeth.

Advantages of removable partial dentures:

• usually less expensive than fixed bridges or implants
• usually easier to repair than fixed bridges

Disadvantages of removable partial dentures:

• can be less stable than other choices
• may break or be lost
• can be uncomfortable
• some people are embarrassed to take out their teeth at night and for cleaning
• may need more frequent replacement than other options