What are the common means of replacing missing teeth?
Missing teeth may be replaced by a Fixed Partial Denture (FPD) or removable denture. A FPD is commonly called bridge. This is normally made with metal and ceramic (porcelain) which bond to one another. These are different types in bridges. A removable denture may be partial or complete. A removable partial denture (RPD) is given, when a bridge is not a ideal choice for the patient. It is made in acrylic (a type of plastic) or cast in a metal which is well accepted by the body. A complete denture (CD) may be needed when no teeth are left in the mouth. Sometimes a CD is made with support of two or more teeth left behind. The artificial teeth used in CD is made of acrylic and are of varying types.
Fixed Partial Denture (FPD) or removable denture can be used for replacing missing teeth. An FPD is commonly called a Bridge. Metal and ceramic (porcelain) materials are used in Bridges, which bond one tooth to another. A removable partial denture (RPD) is advised, when a bridge is not an ideal choice for the patient. It is made of acrylic (a type of plastic) or cast in a metal, which is well accepted by the body. Dentists use Complete Denture (CD) when no teeth are left in the mouth. The artificial teeth used in CD are made of acrylic and are of varying types.
