If you only miss a few teeth, but there is no possibility of making a bridge, the solution is a partial dental prosthesis. Unlike total tooth prostheses, partial prostheses are attached to surrounding teeth by metal parts, so-called “hooks”. In this way, prostheses are stable and do not move.

There are two types of partial dental prostheses – acrylic and skeletal partial dental prostheses. Partial acrylic prostheses are made of acrylic and, therefore, less durable than partial skeletal (wisil) prostheses with a metal part – skeleton. Partial skeletal prostheses are also more comfortable, because they rely less on palate and sublingual area. Consequently, the period of adaptation to this type of prostheses is much shorter. Similarly, in skeletal prostheses, molded hooks are used to attach prostheses, which make them more stable than acrylic prosthesis. Additionally, there is a possibility that partial skeletal dental prostheses are bound with buckles (attachments). Their one part is in the inner part of prostheses, and the other part on a tooth which allows even greater stability of prostheses. Skeletal partial dental prostheses can be used together with fixed dental prostheses, such as crowns and bridges.

Certainly the best and most contemporary solution is prostheses that are fixed by implants. However, a completely acceptable solution, especially in financial terms, is a total dental prosthesis for people who lack all the teeth, or a partial prosthesis for people who lack only a few teeth.

If you are still in doubt about the best solution for you, our expert team will be happy to help you. Call us and schedule consultations and after a check-up we will together find a solution that suits you most. In any case, both total and partial prostheses will enable you to eat without problems and have a confident bright smile again.