Partial Dentures (Bridges)

Partial dentures or bridges are used to fill in any gaps left by missing teeth. They are generally constructed from plastic, or from a mixture of plastic and light alloy. Partial dentures are securely attached to your remaining teeth with metal clasps or flexible tooth coloured clasps.

Benefits of metal alloy partial dentures?

Metal alloy partial dentures are usually made from an alloy of chromium cobalt and are much stronger than plastic partial dentures. They are also more comfortable to wear and do not damage the gums surrounding the teeth that they are attached to, which can occasionally happen with plastic partial dentures. The metal base of the partial denture is used to hold the gum coloured plastic base, so they look very natural and discreet.

How comfortable are partial dentures to wear?

Most patients get used to partial dentures within a few weeks. No more missing teeth, allowing you to speak and eat normally again. Your gums may change shape over time and your denture may not fit comfortably over time. If this occurs you will need to visit your dentists or clinical dental technician in order to get your partial dentures adjusted correctly.

Inserting and removing partial dentures (bridges)

You should follow the instructions you receive about inserting and removing the denture very carefully and should never bite down on it to force it into position. The metal clasps are delicate and may bend or break if subjected to force. How do you take care of partial dentures? Just like complete dentures you will need to remove and brush your denture every day to remove any plaque, food debris and to help to prevent the build-up of stains. Be careful when you clean your partial dentures in order to avoid damaging the base or clasps.

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