Replacement Of Missing Teeth With Partial Dentures


Picture before partial dentures were placed

 

Picture before partial dentures were placed

In this case, the patient is missing too many teeth to place fixed bridgework.  The patient also rejected the idea of implants due to financial reasons.  Therefore, the only solution is to construct a set of removable partial dentures.  They are not as natural feeling as fixed replacements since they rely on the gums for their support and they must be taken out at night while sleeping to give the gums a rest.  However, they are much better than having all of the teeth removed and going with a complete denture.  At least in this case, there are some teeth to help stabilize the denture and keep it from flopping around in the mouth.
 
Picture after partial dentures were placed   Picture after partial dentures were placed

 

 

A happy patient with his new partial dentures