Metallic partial denture

What is a metallic partial denture?

This is a type of denture you can remove for cleaning and put back by yourself. It replaces the missing natural teeth on the top or lower arch.

A partial denture consists of either a base completely made of plastic resin used to support artificial teeth or a metal frame base made of chrome-cobalt or titanium (called frames) filled with acrylic saddles supporting the replacement teeth. The denture stays in place by using brackets that attached to the natural teeth.

A partial with metallic frame has some abutments on natural teeth and helps to prevent its gradual penetration into the underlying mucosa, which significantly limits the risk of gingivitis around the residual natural teeth. More rigid and stronger, it is a better choice in most cases. In some clinical cases, it is possible to make a partial denture over dental implants to increase stability.

Characteristics of a metallic partial denture

• Made with a thin metal framework.
• Solid and resistant because of the metal framework.
• Limits the risk of inflammation around natural teeth.

Benefits of a metallic partial denture compairing to an acrylic partial denture

• Slimmer, it will give you more comfort.
• Being stable, it allows you to chew your food more efficiently.
• Less pressure into the gum than an acrylic partial denture.
• Having a metallic framework, it is more resistant to breakage.