They are removable prostheses when fixed prostheses cannot be applied. The prosthesis holds to the tooth at the front of the edentulous area with a hook.
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Average completion time
Partial dentures get support from teeth with the help of a hook. Though they are very tight at the beginning when they are placed and taken out, in time they can be placed and taken out easily.
This type of dentures have metal parts that pass under the tongue in lower jaw and from palate in the upper jaw. Existence of these parts in the prosthesis makes it more durable but sometimes may disturb the patient.
Cutting, biting and grinding functions can be easily performed
Hooks prevent dentures from getting out of place
Base parts and teeth can be easily repaired when needed
At the parts where partial dentures get support from the teeth, there are hooks. As the hooks have metal color, when they are placed on the front teeth, it might be aesthetically disturbing.
Can be applied but recovery may take longer. May require special gels for mouth dryness
Bone mass is important. Success depends on solidness and dimensions of existing teeth
Allergy testing required. Metal allergies can be addressed with different materials