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The Advantages of Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are the answer for people who do not fit in two categories of usual denture wearers. Individuals who have too many teeth missing receive fixed, or permanent, dentures. Denture wearers who need to replace all their teeth obtain complete, or full, dentures. Doctors recommend partial dentures for individuals do not fit in either of the above categories. Unlike bridges or complete dentures, partial dentures hold the plastic tooth, which is embedded in a pink plastic base that covers the gum. Retainers are connected to the base. These retainers clasp onto the teeth on either side of the missing tooth.

  1. Confidence

    • Missing teeth are not socially acceptable. So, people with missing teeth can feel self-conscious about their appearance or speaking in public. Therefore, advantages of partial dentures can improve individuals' confidence and self-esteem. In addition, missing teeth can cause people to look older than their actual age. Thus, partial dentures can re-establish their youthful appearance.

    Removable

    • Removable partial dentures and fixed bridges are in the same denture category. They both replace missing teeth. However, unlike fixed bridges, partial dentures are removable. This gives your gums rest when you are not wearing the partial dentures. If, for any reason, people lose another natural tooth, more teeth can be added to the existing partial dentures.

    Position

    • When individuals have one or more missing teeth, this can cause more than just problems with appearance. The remaining teeth shift or move into other positions. Also, teeth can erupt, or coming out of their sockets. This causes you to lose more teeth. Therefore, another advantage is that partial dentures help the rest of the teeth stay in their correct positions.

    Ability

    • For people missing teeth, occlusion can be an issue. Thus, individuals can lose their ability to completely close their mouths. In addition, people can have a hard time with pronunciation. So people can't understand what they are saying. Thankfully, partial dentures improve people's ability to talk and chew. They restore the ability to eat what they want without having to soften or gum food. Also, partial dentures allow people to eat their favorite foods.

    Considerations

    • If broken or damaged, partial dentures are easier to repair compared with bridges, complete and overdentures. Visit the dentist to check your partial dentures approximately once a year. Partial denture wearers want to maintain a good close fit to keep the dentures functioning the way they should.

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