Partial Dentures
Partial dentures fill the void when only some of the natural dentition is missing. From a small one or two tooth appliance, to a large restoration that replaces almost all the teeth, a partial denture is an excellent and economical way to restore your smile. Partial dentures are removable appliances designed to fit around and anchor to remaining natural dentition. They restore appearance and function as well serve to stabilize remaining dentition to help guard against natural teeth drifting into the unoccupied spaces created from extraction's. The number of natural teeth lost, and the position of what remains, makes quiet a difference in the type and design that may be best suited for your situation. As with many aspects of dentistry there is often more than one treatment avenue available. The following information covers some of the more basic and common designs, however the variations can be limitless.
Note: With any type of partial it is important to have a dental check up at least once a year or better yet every six months even small changes in your mouth can affect the way your partial fits, and left unattended can lead to damage or loss of remaining dentition.
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