A full set of teeth is basically a to eat properly. It also helps with speech and supports the bones in the jaw. Therefore, even the loss of a handful of teeth can impact how you live your daily life. Fortunately, dental partials from your local Catonsville dentist is a viable solution. Here’s everything you need to know about dental partials.
What Are Dental Partials?
Also known as partial dentures, dental partials are usually recommended for those who have lost a few teeth but still have healthy, remaining teeth. Dental partials allow the patient to keep their healthy teeth while being able to fill in the gaps left by their missing teeth. There are two main types.
Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs)
RPDs are removable bridges of teeth supported on a frame, which can be made of metal, acrylic, or flexible plastic. RPDs are the most common and most affordable type of partial dentures.
Fixed-Bridge Partial Dentures
Rather than being removable, fixed-bridge partial dentures stay in place. This is typically done with replacement teeth that are supported by crowns on either end of the bridge, or with a titanium bridge that is implanted to serve as the roots for the replacement teeth. Fixed-bridge partials are more expensive but also more comfortable and permanent than RPDs.
Benefits of Dental Partials
Dental partials help maintain the functionality of your teeth so you can continue to chew your food. They also restore your smile to improve your appearance.
If you’re missing just a few teeth, a Catonsville dentist can help you learn everything you need to know about dental partials. Contact Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Ellicott City at to schedule your consultation.
