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Dental Prostheses

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Full dentures

Full dentures

  • They are used for the replacement of all teeth (14) of a dental arch (upper or lower jaw).
  • They cover a good part of the gingiva. Full dentures for the upper jaw also cover the palate and lay against it.
  • They are held in place by suction (created by saliva accumulating between the dentures and the gingiva).

Partial dentures

Partial dentures

There are 2 types of prostheses; full and partial dentures. They are all made in a laboratory, using a mould made from impressions of your teeth.

Partial dentures (or removable partial dentures) are retained by clasps or precision attachments that connect to adjacent healthy teeth. They replace one or more teeth and must be removed for the night or for cleaning them.

They may be used when the adjacent teeth are not strong enough to withstand a bridge or when many teeth are missing.

Available bases

Available bases

2 base types are available:

  • Acrylic base: its pink color mimics the natural gingiva. Full dentures are almost only made of acrylic; they are sometimes reinforced with other types of materials, such as fiberglass or metal alloy.
  • Metal alloy: the structure is very fine and lighter than the acrylic base. However, it is more robust, so it often acts as a reinforcement to the acrylic base.

Artificial teeth

Artificial teeth mounted on the base of the prosthesis are made of acrylic resin (plastic) and have the color of natural teeth. They can also be made of porcelain (ceramic – less used nowadays).
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