Whats the difference between a “bridge” and a “partial denture”?
Both partial dentures and bridges replace some missing teeth the upper or lower arch of teeth. A “full denture” would replace all of the teeth in an arch. A partial denture is usually removable, and a bridge is usually fixed in place. These can also be called fixed partial dentures, removable partial dentures, fixed bridges, and removable bridges. You may see any of these terms. Fixed bridges, which are not removable by the patient, seem more like natural teeth and are usually more satisfying functionally, and esthetically.
Both bridges and partial dentures replace missing teeth. A bridge is permanently attached to abutment teeth or, in some cases, implants. A partial denture is attached by clasps to the teeth and is easily removed by the patient. Patients are usually more satisfied with bridges than with partial dentures.
A. Both bridges and partial dentures replace missing teeth. A bridge is permanently attached to abutment teeth or, in some cases, implants. A partial denture is attached by clasps to the teeth and is easily removed by the patient. Patients are usually more satisfied with bridges than with partial dentures.
