Pros and Cons of Partial Dentures

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PROS AND CONS OF PARTIAL DENTURES
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Partial dentures or false teeth are usually made
of acrylic ( plastic ) or a metal alloy. The
partial denture as can be seen on the photos is
retained in the mouth by means of suction, clips
or small metal clasps. Partial dentures are used
to replace a single tooth or a number of teeth
hence why they are called partial denture. If all
teeth are missing in one arch a full denture is
used to replace all of the missing teeth. Partial
dentures are also known as removable partial
dentures as they are designed so that the user is
able to remove the denture on their own without
the need of a dental professional.
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Advantages of Partial Dentures

• A single partial denture can replace a single
  tooth or multiple teeth.
• A removable denture is the usually more
  affordable than other alternatives of tooth
  replacement. At Brighton Implant Clinic a denture
  is 295 ( for more information see our dental
  implants price list )
• It can be made in made in a single day, in as
  little as 4-8 hours. Our in house dental implants
  laboratory is able to make partial dentures on
  the same day.
• A partial denture can be very aesthetically
  pleasing, a single denture can replace multiple
  missing teeth hence improving the general and
  overall appearance.
• Usually no surgery is needed, hence its simpler
  for both patient and dentist than the other
  alternatives
• Causes no damage to the adjacent teeth. Fixed
  dental bridge work usually requires preparation
  of the adjacent teeth to support the fixed bridge.

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Disadvantages of partial dentures.

• Uncomfortable as it is much larger than a natural
  tooth.
• Covers the roof of the mouth, hence it affects
  speech and function.
• Reduces your ability to taste food , the roof of
  the mouth has taste buds and these are covered by
  the plastic of the denture.
• You are more prone to mouth infections e.g.
  thrush.
• The bone where the tooth is missing will continue
  to shrink as the bone is not being used.
• Needs replacing more frequently, as the bone and
  tissues shrink the denture will become more loose
  and will require replacement.

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