Removable Partial Dentures

A Removable partial denture is one that replaces one or more missing teeth. In this situation the patient has a set of remaining natural teeth and also a set of artificial teeth.

Removable partial denture can also be known as removable dental bridge.

Parts of a Denture

• Denture framework- This is the bulk of the denture which supports the artificial teeth
• Artificial Teeth
• In some cases for added retention a metal clasp can be placed.

Advantages of Removable Denture

• Easy to use
• Less Expensive

Disadvantages of Removable Denture

• Less stable than fixed denture
• Aesthetics is not as good as compared to fixed partial denture.

Procedure for Getting Denture

• Impression of the missing teeth as well as the jaw taken
• A wax try in is done after placing teeth.
• Final Denture is delivered