One possible solution for missing teeth is a partial denture. A partial denture functions similarly to regular (or a full set) dentures, except that it can attach to the natural teeth you still ...

If you’ve lost your teeth because of trauma or disease, you may find yourself feeling too self-conscious to reveal your smile. Partial dentures are a cosmetic dental option your dentist might ...

A removable partial denture or bridge usually consists of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base, which is sometimes connected by a metal framework that holds the denture ...

Dentists call each fake tooth in a bridge a “pontic,” and some healthcare providers refer to a bridge as a “fixed partial denture ... which usually takes 2 weeks, the dentist removes ...

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Denture use may help protect against cognitive decline in older adults with partial tooth loss, according to a study published in Aging Medicine. Xiang Qi, Ph.D., R.N., from the New York ...