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Partial Denture

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November 11, 2026

The short answer

A denture that replaces some of your teeth while you keep the rest. It usually holds in place with small clasps on some of your remaining teeth.

What it is

A partial denture replaces some of your teeth while you keep the rest. It fills the gaps and usually holds in place with small clasps on some of your remaining teeth.

You take it out to clean it. Your denturist designs it to fit your mouth.

A partial denture works around the teeth you still have. A complete denture is different: it replaces all of the teeth in your upper jaw, your lower jaw or both.

At Saberton Denture & Implant, you can talk through a partial denture at the free in-person consultation. Your denturist looks at your mouth first and talks with you about what fits.

Also called

Not to be confused with

Complete denture: replaces all of the teeth in your upper jaw, your lower jaw or both.

What it means for you

A partial denture fills in the gaps and works with the teeth you have. Your denturist can show you how one would fit with them.

Common questions

What is a partial denture?

A partial denture replaces some of your teeth while you keep the rest. It fills the gaps and holds in place with small clasps on some of your remaining teeth. You take it out to clean it. Your denturist designs it to fit your mouth.

Not sure which option fits you?

A free initial discussion is a short call with our team about where you are and what you'd like your teeth to do for you.

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Information is educational and not medical advice. Treatment suitability and costs vary by patient. A denturist or surgeon will confirm your options during a consultation.