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Removable Dentures

A denture is a removable prosthetic restoration used to replace missing natural teeth. Current studies show that tooth loss and the subsequent need for removable dentures are among the most common dental problems affecting people of retirement age, as well as those who have neglected their teeth or lacked regular dental care and professional dental hygiene.

Removable dentures can be divided into partial and complete dentures. Partial removable dentures replace missing teeth and are anchored to the remaining natural teeth. Complete removable dentures replace all teeth in a dental arch.

Partial Removable Dentures

Partial removable dentures replace only part of the dental arch. They are attached to the remaining natural teeth using metal clasps, which can be particularly visible when used in the front of the mouth.

Acrylic Partial Removable Dentures

The entire denture base is made of acrylic. To provide adequate support, the denture covers the entire palate in the upper jaw or the area beneath the tongue in the lower jaw. They are more affordable, but one disadvantage is that the acrylic reduces the perception of hot and cold in the mouth.

Cast Partial Dentures

Compared with conventional acrylic dentures, their main advantage is their more compact design. In the upper jaw, only a metal bar approximately 2 cm wide crosses the palate, while in the lower jaw a metal connector approximately 6 mm wide runs beneath the tongue. This allows the natural perception of hot and cold to be maintained. The metal components are also thinner than the acrylic base used in conventional dentures, making the restoration feel significantly less bulky and foreign in the mouth.

Complete Removable Dentures

Complete removable dentures are used when all teeth have been lost. They are made entirely of acrylic, meaning that the palate in the upper jaw and the area beneath the tongue in the lower jaw are covered with acrylic. For the lower jaw, a soft lining can be used to significantly improve comfort. This is a softer and more flexible material that helps prevent pressure sores in areas where the denture comes into contact with the tissues.