Partial dentures: The Affordable Removable Solution

When you are missing several teeth, there are different replacement solutions.

Nutrident proposes in this article to study closely the case of dental partial dentures. It is a state-of-the-art removable denture that is both safe and comfortable.

When to use dental partial dentures

Dental partial dentures is used to replace several teeth with a single prosthesis. It is in fact a denture 2.0.

Besides the aesthetic aspect, missing teeth have multiple consequences:

• they cause pronunciation defects, because the air no longer passes in the same way and the tongue is no longer aligned;
• you chew less well and risk digestive problems;
• the tooth opposite the missing tooth is no longer in place and is at risk of becoming loose;
• the other teeth shift to fill the holes;
• your cheeks become deformed.

The last point is rarely mentioned, but it has been proven by the movie stars who for a long time went as far as having their molars pulled out to refine their face and hollow out their cheeks! This practice does not seem to take place anymore.

More seriously, if you are missing several teeth, you need to find a solution quickly. Implant placement is the best, but it is very expensive, as it costs an average of €1,500 to replace a single tooth, with a reimbursement of €84 by the social security.

This is where the less expensive dental partial dentures comes in. Depending on the number of teeth to be replaced, you can expect to pay between €1,200 and €2,000 for the whole set. It is reimbursed between 135 € and 210 € depending on the number of teeth it replaces.

Not only can partial dentures replace several teeth, but it is scalable. If you lose one or more of your other teeth, new dentures are added to its framework.

What is dental partial dentures

The metal alloy used to make the prosthesis is called partial dentures. It is composed of cobalt and chromium, which are biocompatible substances and therefore not harmful to health. This metal part is not visible and serves as a structure for the resin part that constitutes the false teeth.

Because the alloy is so strong, it can afford to be thin, which makes it more comfortable and allows you to maintain your sensory sensitivity in your mouth.

The partial dentures is equipped with clasps that attach to the adjacent teeth. Their shape allows for easy on and off. Because of these clasps, the partial dentures cannot be a full denture that would replace the entire dentition of a jaw, as it needs points of support to attach. A single partial dentures cannot cover both jaws. If you are missing teeth on both jaws, you need two stellate teeth.

Removing your partial dentures allows you to clean it and brush your teeth. During the night, if it does not bother you, there is no reason why you should not keep it.

What are the steps involved in making a dental partial dentures

First, your dentist will perform all the care you need. If you have bad teeth, he treats them or removes them if they are too damaged. He proceeds to a major cleaning and descaling to work on a healthy basis.

He then takes your dental impressions and sends them to the prosthetist who will work on your appliance. The latter manufactures the metal part that he casts on the mold and shapes it so that it is as fine and smooth as possible. He then adds the false teeth based on the shape of the impressions and the color of your natural teeth so that your partial dentures is as discreet as possible.

The dentist will then test the appliance on your jaw and send it back to the dental technician if any modifications are needed. The goal is for the partial dentures to take the place of your old teeth and you won't feel the difference anymore.

Naturally, a period of acclimatization is required. You have become accustomed to missing teeth, you will have to get used to the fact that you have teeth again! The adaptation phase lasts a few days and you will quickly find the pleasure of having a complete set of teeth that will give you a beautiful smile and balance, as much for your speech as for your

If you have been missing teeth for a long time and your partial dentures is causing a persistent speech impediment, your dentist will recommend phonatory exercises to help you regain normal pronunciation.

You must then follow the dentist's instructions for the maintenance of your partial dentures and consult him if you feel any discomfort