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Can Partial Dentures Fit Better?

Can partial dentures fit better? The short answer to this is yes, but… The reason I give a qualifier is because it really depends on who made the partial and the dentist who did the work prior to sending it to the lab. Most dentists can take an impression but the qualifier here is that […]

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Prosthodontics

Can Partial Dentures Fit Better?

Dental Implants

A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gum and is anchored into the jaw. The difference is that the implant is made of titanium – the same time-tested material used by surgeons for artificial joints. When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown.