Replacing Missing Teeth with Removable Dentures Gallery
When permanently fixed teeth replacement treatments are not an option, removable dentures (full or partial) are a simpler way to replace missing teeth. Benefits include lower costs, no surgical component, less impact on teeth adjacent to spaces than fixed bridgework, better "bang for the buck" since one denture can replace multiple missing teeth. Downsides include the need for nightly removal, less stable in the mouth than fixed options, higher incidence of breakage, generally less aesthetic due to the frequent need for retaining clasps (metal or tooth coloured) and the slightly less natural look of denture teeth vs. porcelain.