Dentures and partials are examples of prosthetic dentistry. They are used to replace a large number of consecutively missing teeth (i.e. and entire quadrant or arch). Generally partial and full dentures are not fixed appliances and can be removed for cleaning.

A properly fitting denture should not require any adhesive to hold it in place. If a denture fits loose it usually needs to be relined. It is a good practice to see your dentist at least once annually for a checkup and cleaning of your full denture.

Complete Dentures- they are full set of teeth in upper and lower jaws. They may be made out of many types of materials- acrylic dentures, metal base dentures, flexible dentures, monomer free dentures, etc.

Immediate dentures – they are dentures given immediately after removal of natural teeth. The patient is never without teeth. They become loose in 6 to 8 months due to healing of wounds and bone shrinkage. Relining should be done and new dentures have to made after a year. Overdentures –they are dentures placed on remaining natural teeth and tooth roots, which are root canal treated. These teeth roots act to support the denture and reduce bone shrinkage in jaws.