A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Two
types of dentures are available – complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures
are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some
natural teeth remain.
Complete dentures can be either "conventional" or "immediate."
Made after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has begun to heal, a conventional
denture is ready for placement in the mouth about 8 to 12 weeks after the teeth have
been removed.
Partial Dentures. A removable partial denture or bridge usually consists of replacement
teeth attached to a pink or gum-
Are there alternatives to dentures?
Yes, dental implants can be used to support permanently cemented bridges, eliminating the need for a denture. The cost is usually greater, but the implants and bridges more closely resemble the feel of real teeth. Dental implants are becoming the alternative to dentures but not everyone is a candidate for implants.
