Complete dentures consist of two main parts, namely the artificial teeth and the denture base. As described previously, an artificial tooth is used to restore the appearance of the natural tooth, its occlusion, oral function, and to assist in word pronunciation. The dental base is the foundation of the artificial tooth and can be used to restore the defective soft and hard tissues. Biting force is distributed from the artificial tooth through the denture base to the oral mucosa and bone tissues.
Removable Partial Dentures are used when some teeth remain in one or both jaws. A denture, typically made with a metal framework for strength and retention, is constructed to replace missing teeth.
Loss of teeth may occur due to various reasons like cavities in teeth, diseases of gums and supporting structures of teeth, trauma to teeth or jaw etc. Whenever possible and convenient, replacement by fixed teeth is the most preferred option. However in certain cases, where the condition of teeth or jaws is such that the replacement with fixed teeth is not possible, (Financial)? replacement with complete denture in cases with complete loss of teeth or removable partial denture or cast partial denture where some of the teeth are present are the most preferred options.