Definition: Removable prosthetic appliances that replace missing teeth in one or both jaws.
Materials: Acrylic resin, nylon, metal alloys, porcelain.
Types of Dentures
- Full (Complete) – Replace an entire arch; may need adhesive.
- Partial – Replace several missing teeth; hooks onto natural teeth.
- Immediate – Placed immediately after extractions.
- Implant‑Retained (“Snap‑In”) – Removable; snaps onto implants.
- Implant‑Supported (“Hybrid”/Permanent) – Fixed; only removed by a dentist.