Partial Dentures
FOR ALL YOUR PARTIAL DENTURE NEEDS IN THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
Partial Dentures
A partial denture, as the name suggests, is to replace some missing teeth in either or both the upper or lower arch. Sometimes a partial denture is required in one arch simply for appearance. More often it is required to improve mastication ability, but if remaining teeth are left unsupported, they may also drift sideways or over erupt making future replacement considerably more difficult.
The other major reason to wear a partial denture is to support an opposing full denture. As an example, where you have a full upper denture and only six remaining lower front teeth – a very common scenario – when you bite on the front teeth of the denture, you will tilt the back of the denture down. Also, it is impossible to satisfactorily masticate food without full dentition.
Wear and tear of remaining natural teeth is minimised by wearing a partial denture because chewing and grinding forces are more evenly distributed. A partial denture can significantly affect the degree of wear of natural teeth.
Some of the commonly used materials are; Acrylic Partials, Flexible Partials, and Cast Metal Partials.
Contact Jaw Gear Dental Prosthetics on
02 4861 3941
to find out more about our partial denture services. Based in Bowral, we accommodate clients from Mittagong, Moss Vale and surrounding areas in the Southern Highlands.
Full dentures
are also available.
Partial Denture Options
There are a variety of partial denture options to choose from. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will help you select the one that best suits your needs and budget:
- Acrylic partial dentures are the lowest cost and because of the ease of repair, reline or addition of further teeth, are generally advised where remaining dentition is doubtful or tooth loss is significant. Most acrylic dentures will have stainless steel retention, but in some cases that may not be necessary. Another retention option for acrylic dentures is clear or tooth-coloured resin retainers.
- Flexible partial dentures are made from thermoplastic nylon which means they do not crack like acrylic can. They are flexible, translucent and require no metal retainers because of the flexibility of the base to retain the denture. Flexible partial dentures may be added to in some cases. Flexible dentures can offer a more aesthetically appealing result.
- Cast metal partial dentures are generally thinner, smaller and lighter in the mouth than most other options and of course, offer great strength and stability as well as support for remaining teeth. Because of the rigid frame, it is also possible to transfer bite forces to remaining teeth, rather than supporting gums, by the use of metal rests on the occlusal surface of the supporting teeth, making them the most functional option. They offer many and varied choices with design.
If you have any questions about our partial denture varieties, don’t hesitate to reach out to us today.
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