Pediatric partial denture

What to expect when getting a partial denture? What is the difference between a partial and full denture? How do you care for a partial denture?

Can additional teeth be added to a valplast partial denture? Being a temporary denture , they have simpler designs. They are usually made of pink acrylic to allow for easy adjustment and replacement, instead of metal (chrome cobalt) as in adult dentures.

Pediatric Partial Dentures. If your child has lost their front baby teeth prematurely, then our dentists can replace them with this restoration to ensure that your child’s smile develops. Partial dentures are also comprised of synthetic teeth attached to a plastic base made to look like your natural teeth and gums. Below the plastic base they usually have a framework that attaches to your teeth. Unlike complete dentures , partial dentures cannot be placed in a mouth with no teeth.

A full denture means that we will take out all remaining teeth on that jaw. For an implant assisted partial denture we will add 1-dental implants, but usually just 1-2. The partial denture will then snap onto the dental implant(s) that we place.

Metal free partial dentures are available.

For kids , traditional solutions simply won’t do. Instea pediatric partials give dentists and parents a dental solution designed for a toddler’s mouth and only intended to temporarily replace a child’s deciduous teeth until their permanent teeth can fully erupt. Dentistry has advanced to a point where it is undesirable for children to be partially edentulous or to have unattractive anterior teeth. Prosthetic treatment can play an important role when treating children whose dentition fails to develop normally. However, we are are a nonprofit who helps individuals affected by ectodermal dysplasias.

We do NOT provide direct treatment. You might check to see if there is a dental school near you or find a pediatric dentist who is willing to work with you. Do you need to replace the missing baby tooth? If the missing tooth is in the back, you will likely need a space maintainer to hold the space till the permanent tooth erupts.

Missing teeth can and will impact quality of life. And now might be the time to call your dentist and ask about pediatric partial dentures. A partial denture will also help keep your natural teeth from shifting, lowering the risk of losing those teeth in the future. It’s a great partial denture option for replacing one tooth or more. A Pedo-Partial is a removable teeth appliance made for children.

They are used to replace teeth lost due to extensive cavity decay or injury. They restore the appearance of natural teeth and function as a holding space until the child’s permanent adult teeth can come in properly without crowding. Removable partial dentures usually consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases.

Depending on your needs, your dentist will design a partial denture for you.

A partial denture may have a metal framework and clasps that connect to your teeth, or they can have other connectors that are more natural looking. Proper oral care and keeping you partial denture clean is vital for the overall health of your gums. Coe lives in McKinney with her husban Josh, their two daughters, Kamila and Klarisa.