Am I a Candidate for a Partial Denture?
Patients with extensive tooth loss who still have one or more healthy neighboring teeth may be candidates. Implant-supported partials require enough jawbone density; bone grafting or a sinus lift may be considered when atrophy has occurred.
How Precision Partials Work
A partial denture replaces missing teeth with a gum-colored base. Traditional designs may use small metal clasps on neighboring teeth. A precision-partial can attach to crowns on adjacent teeth through hidden precision attachments, with adjustable retention and no visible metal when smiling.
Full Denture vs. Partial Denture
Full dentures replace an entire upper or lower arch and may be removable or implant-retained. Precision partials replace a section of missing teeth and are secured by neighboring teeth or hidden attachments.
Partial Denture Options
Dr. Aviles can explain durability, retention, aesthetics, maintenance, treatment time, and budget for each option. The former site described CareCredit 12-month interest-free plans upon approval.
- Traditional metal partial denture with a gum-colored acrylic-metal base and visible clasps
- Precision-partial denture attached to adjacent crowns with hidden attachments
- Acrylic removable partial denture as a more economical option
- Flexible partial denture made from thermoplastic nylon resin for patients with metal allergies; tooth-colored clasps may still show
- Implant-supported partial denture attached to the jawbone through implant posts