Removable Partial Dentures have a long history of
economically replacing missing teeth. While partials should be removed at
night while sleeping, in the waking hours they can give excellent esthetics and
function, even if many teeth are missing. If a patient has a few remaining
teeth with strong bone support, a partial denture is usually preferable to
removing the remaining teeth and making a full denture. This is because
the roots of the remaining teeth lend support and stability to the denture
causing it to stay in place better and allowing better chewing function.
