An acrylic partial denture is a removable dental prosthesis that replaces one or more missing teeth using an acrylic (plastic) base. It typically includes artificial teeth attached to the acrylic base and may use simple clasps to help it stay in place. It is commonly used as a short- to medium-term replacement option and as an economical removable option in many clinics. In some cases, it is used as an interim (temporary) device while definitive treatment is planned or completed.

RPD is a tooth-colored, resin-based dental material that is placed directly onto a tooth and hardened with a curing light. It is commonly used for small to moderate restorations (fillings), minor repairs, and some sealing applications. RPD is shaped chairside by a clinician and then finished and polished to match the tooth’s form. The exact formulation varies by material and manufacturer.

A removable partial denture is a dental prosthesis that replaces one or more missing teeth and can be taken in and out by the patient. It usually relies on remaining natural teeth and/or the gums for support, stability, and retention. It is commonly used when some healthy teeth remain and a full denture is not needed. It can be made with metal, acrylic resin, or flexible polymer components, depending on the design.

A partial denture is a dental prosthesis designed to replace one or more missing teeth when some natural teeth remain. It is typically removable, meaning a patient can take it out for cleaning and sleeping, depending on the design. It helps restore chewing function, speech, and appearance by filling the gaps left by missing teeth. It is commonly used when fixed options (like bridges or implants) are not suitable or not preferred.

An implant-retained overdenture is a removable full denture that “locks onto” dental implants for added stability. It is most commonly used for people missing all teeth in the lower jaw, the upper jaw, or both. The denture can usually be taken out for cleaning, but it is more secure than a conventional (non-implant) denture. Retention comes from attachments connected to the implants rather than suction or denture adhesive alone.

A tooth-supported overdenture is a removable denture that sits over and gains support from remaining natural teeth or tooth roots. It is commonly used when a person is missing many teeth but still has a few teeth that can be preserved. It can look similar to a full denture, but it is designed to “overdenture” (cover) selected teeth that act as supports. It may be made for the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both, depending on the case.

An overdenture is a removable denture that fits over remaining tooth roots or dental implants. It uses those supports to improve retention (how well it stays in) and stability (how much it rocks). It is commonly used for people who have lost many teeth but still have select roots or can receive implants. It can be made for the upper jaw (maxilla), lower jaw (mandible), or both.

A conventional complete denture is a removable dental prosthesis that replaces all teeth in the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both. It is typically made after the gums and bone have healed following tooth loss or extractions. It restores basic functions like chewing and speaking and supports facial appearance. It is commonly used for patients who are fully edentulous (missing all teeth) in an arch.

An immediate denture is a removable denture that is placed on the same day teeth are extracted. It is made in advance, using records taken before the teeth are removed. It is commonly used when many teeth need extraction and a patient does not want to be without teeth during healing. It can be a complete denture (all teeth in an arch) or a partial denture (replacing only some teeth).

A removable complete denture is a removable dental prosthesis that replaces all teeth in an upper or lower jaw. It typically sits on the gums and underlying bone, and it can be taken out for cleaning. It is commonly used for people who are fully without natural teeth (edentulous) in one arch or both arches. It may also be used temporarily while the mouth heals after extractions or surgery.