“How many teeth are needed to get a partial denture?”

This is an important question to ask your dentist during your denture evaluation and consultation. The answer will vary by patient based on the condition and stability of the remaining teeth. It is important to see a dentist with experience and success in placing dentures.

There are many designs of partial dentures depending on which teeth are present and how healthy their bone and gum tissue support, how long, how many and where teeth are missing, and whether it is the upper or lower jaw that the partial will restore. Although the partial is supported on the gum pads of the missing teeth, the partial must be clasped to certain key teeth to stay in place. Obviously, the more healthy teeth, the more secure the partial, there is no hard fast rule, but your dentist will have a much better idea with all the diagnostic information available to give you an informed answer.

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