Partial Denture
A denture can be a very functional and esthetic way to replace missing teeth. When you have one or more missing teeth, a denture may be the right solution for you. Full and partial dentures are an economical way to replace your teeth.
Partial dentures offer an affordable way to replace one or more missing teeth. Using a framework that holds replacement teeth, a partial denture is a reversible, removable appliance. The partial denture can be constructed of an acrylic, metal and acrylic for optimal strength, vinyl for the best esthetics, or a combination of materials.
Cast Framework Partial Denture
A strong metal substructure is made to custom fit and anchor to your remaining teeth. This style of partial is the most stable and longest lasting. It incorporates metal clasps that hold the partial denture to several of the remaining teeth. Esthetics are added in with pink acrylic to match your gum color, and denture teeth to match the shape and size of your own teeth.
Valplast® (Flexible) Partial Denture
This denture is constructed of a thermoplastic vinyl and incorporates no metal. The vinyl material actually becomes softer and more flexible in your mouth as you wear it. The Valplast partial is highly esthetic, and can be used to replace one or multiple teeth.
All-Acrylic Partial Denture
In some cases a partial can be made of pink acrylic and denture teeth, with no metal framework. This type of denture still incorporates metal clasps to help hold the appliance in place. However, these clasps are less rigid and less durable. In most cases, this type of partial denture is used for short-term wear, or as an interim appliance while a more permanent appliance is being considered or made.
Partial dentures offer an affordable way to replace one or more missing teeth. Using a framework that holds replacement teeth, a partial denture is a reversible, removable appliance. The partial denture can be constructed of an acrylic, metal and acrylic for optimal strength, vinyl for the best esthetics, or a combination of materials.
Cast Framework Partial Denture
A strong metal substructure is made to custom fit and anchor to your remaining teeth. This style of partial is the most stable and longest lasting. It incorporates metal clasps that hold the partial denture to several of the remaining teeth. Esthetics are added in with pink acrylic to match your gum color, and denture teeth to match the shape and size of your own teeth.
Valplast® (Flexible) Partial Denture
This denture is constructed of a thermoplastic vinyl and incorporates no metal. The vinyl material actually becomes softer and more flexible in your mouth as you wear it. The Valplast partial is highly esthetic, and can be used to replace one or multiple teeth.
All-Acrylic Partial Denture
In some cases a partial can be made of pink acrylic and denture teeth, with no metal framework. This type of denture still incorporates metal clasps to help hold the appliance in place. However, these clasps are less rigid and less durable. In most cases, this type of partial denture is used for short-term wear, or as an interim appliance while a more permanent appliance is being considered or made.