Dentures
Partial and Flexible Dentures in London
Partial Dentures London Partial dentures replace one or more missing teeth when natural teeth remain. Different materials and designs may be considered depending on your mouth and what is suitable for you.
1. What is a partial denture?
A partial denture replaces one or more missing teeth when natural teeth remain. It can restore spaces in the smile and contribute to oral function. Its design depends on the number and position of missing teeth, the health of the remaining teeth and gums, and the available support and retention for Partial Dentures London.
2. Types of partial denture
Partial dentures may be made mainly from acrylic, from a flexible denture material, or with a cobalt chrome framework supporting acrylic and replacement teeth. These are not simply quality tiers: each has different design features and may or may not be appropriate for a particular mouth.
3. Flexible dentures
Flexible dentures are one form of removable partial denture. They may use a flexible gum-coloured material and tooth-coloured or less visible retentive elements, depending on the design. Suitability, maintenance, future adjustment and repair considerations should be discussed before choosing this option for Partial Dentures London.
4. Chrome partial dentures
A cobalt chrome framework can provide a different balance of strength, rigidity and coverage in selected cases. It relies on careful design around the remaining teeth. Learn more on Chrome denture.
5. Protecting the remaining teeth
The condition of the natural teeth and gums is central to planning a partial denture. The clinician will assess the supporting teeth, spaces, bite and oral hygiene needs. Any necessary dental care and the order of treatment are individual decisions following examination for Partial Dentures London.
6. Consultation and design process
At consultation, explain which teeth you would like replaced and any concerns about appearance, bulk, retention, speech or eating. The team can then explain reasonable material and design options for Partial Dentures London, their limitations, the expected stages and the definitive fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are flexible dentures the same as partial dentures?
Can anyone have a flexible denture?
Will clasps be visible?
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Partial dentures also called as flexible dentures are usually made to replace one or more teeth. They can be made entirely from plastic, or from a mixture of plastic and light alloy. They are attached to your remaining natural teeth with metal clasps or flexible tooth coloured clasps, making them a suitable option for Partial Dentures London.
Why is it important to have missing teeth replaced?
The health of your remaining teeth may suffer if some of your teeth are missing. They can change position and move into the gaps, which is why Partial Dentures London may be considered.
Partial dentures prevent your natural teeth from shifting and moving into unsightly positions. In fact, a Partial Dentures may help maintain the position of your natural teeth by providing them with additional support, improving the overall health of your mouth.
What are the benefits of metal alloy partial dentures?
Metal alloy partial dentures are usually made from an alloy of chromium cobalt and are much stronger than plastic ones. In selected cases, a window could be incoporated into the framework to allow natural sensation whilst eating or drinking. The metal base of the partial denture is used to hold the gum coloured plastic base, so they look very natural and discreet, making them an option to consider for Partial Dentures London