We Offer over 4000 different designs for partial dentures Dentures do not have to be a full set of teeth; we offer partial dentures as small as for a singular tooth
When getting partial dentures, it is important to ensure that your clinical dental technician maintains the health and stability of your remaining, natural supporting teeth.
Patients with their own natural teeth, requiring a single tooth or partial dentures, need a treatment plan made in conjunction with a dentist. We can help you with this process, meaning you don’t have to visit your own dentist. All these services can be provided at our Nottingham clinic.
Type of Partial Dentures
| Chrome Partial Denture | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome, metal (choice of tooth) | As above. Also, there is minimal tongue interference, especially on lower dentures. Very strong. | Metal clasps can sometimes be visible. Can be expensive. |
| Valplast Flexible Denture | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Valplast, flexible (choice of tooth) | Very comfortable and very popular. Thin, lightweight and very strong. No clasps. | Awkward to repair and make alterations to. Can be expensive. |
| Acrylic Partials | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Normal acrylic, rigid (choice of tooth) (80% of all partial dentures are of this type) | Easy to repair and add more teeth to. Clasps can be added if required. Affordable. | Can offer insufficient support to other natural teeth. Can be slightly bulky (depending on the design). Can go loose after a short period of time and not easy to tighten. |
During chewing the force exerted should ideally be passed through the roots of your remaining natural teeth and not the “empty” saddle areas as this would cause further bone shrinkage. Only one design enables this to occur fully, and this is a chrome partial denture.
Our Nottingham clinic also offers routine, cosmetic and preventative dentistry with our own in-house dentist for those with natural teeth. We also have an excellent referral system for people wanting dental implants.
Book your free denture consultation now by calling us on 0115 941 7052
Frequently Asked Questions
What are partial dentures?
Partial dentures are removable false teeth made to fill gaps left by missing teeth. They clip onto your remaining natural teeth using clasps and can be made from acrylic, metal, or a combination to match your existing teeth.
Can partial dentures replace a single tooth?
Yes. Partial dentures can be made to replace a single missing tooth and can be thin and small depending on the case.
How are partial dentures made?
They’re designed from impressions to create a wax trial denture. After adjusting for fit and comfort, the final denture is crafted from acrylic, chrome, or flexible materials.
How do partial dentures stay in place?
They’re held securely in place by clasps—typically made of acrylic or metal—that hook around your natural teeth and minimise movement.
What are the benefits of partial dentures?
Partial dentures improve chewing and digestion, prevent teeth from shifting, restore your smile, and help maintain bone density and overall oral health.
What do partial dentures cost?
Prices start from £595 for acrylic partial dentures and £995 for chrome partial dentures.
Do I need a dentist before getting partial dentures?
Yes. A treatment plan must be made with a dentist, and we can assist with this process during your consultation.
Should I sleep in my partial dentures?
We advise removing partial dentures at night (unless directed otherwise) to allow your gums to rest and maintain oral hygiene.
Can partial dentures be relined, repaired, or extended?
Yes. They can be relined to fit changes in your mouth, repaired if broken, and—depending on the denture—additional teeth can sometimes be added.
