Denture

Complete Denture

Also known as full denture, a removable acrylic appliance used when all the teeth within a jaw have been lost and need to be replaced.


Partial Denture

A removable dental prosthesis which restores part, not all of the dentition. It fills in the space that is created by missing teeth, thus preventing other teeth from shifting into the empty spaces.

Acrylic


✅ Easiest to wear and remove

✅ More cost-effective

✅ More bulky

✅ Less stability and retention

Cobalt-Chrome


✅ Stronger so less likely to break

✅ Less bulky, lighter than acryic

✅ More comfortable in the mouth

Flexible Partial Denture (Valplast)

✅ Better in appearance as it doesn't contain metal and blends naturally with your gums

✅ Adjust and flex with the contours of your mouth as you chew, talk and smile

✅ Lightweight and comfortable


General Cause of Tooth Loss

  1. Periodontal disease

  2. Tooth decay and cavities

  3. Physical injury or trauma

  4. For orthodontic treatment purposes

  5. Congenitally missing teeth

  6. Impacted teeth which fail to erupt

Importance of Replace a Missing Tooth