Description

A complete denture is a removable prosthesis used to replace all the teeth in either the upper or lower jaw, or both, for patients who have lost all their natural teeth. They are custom-made based on impressions of the patient’s gums and are designed to restore the function and aesthetics of the mouth. Complete dentures are made of acrylic resin or a combination of acrylic and metal. They provide support for facial muscles, improve speech, and allow for proper chewing, helping to restore a natural appearance. A partial denture, on the other hand, is used when some natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw. It fills the gaps left by missing teeth and is typically anchored to the remaining teeth with metal clasps or precision attachments. Partial dentures can be made from a combination of acrylic and metal framework or just acrylic, and they help to maintain the alignment of remaining teeth by preventing them from shifting into the empty spaces. Like complete dentures, they improve aesthetics, chewing ability, and speech, though they are less extensive than full dentures since some natural teeth are still present.