I think I'm going to get partials for top and bottom teeth that are missing.. anything wrong with that?

I was told by the dentist to do implants probably because they profit from that the most.. but we really can't afford that right now.. my question is.. if I do partials for the top and bottom jaw for now to help chew food and just for cosmetic purposes.. will this also stop my teeth from moving too much?





My plant is to just get these partials for now and then later when we can afford implants or a bridge we'll take that route but since I'm only missing a few teeth I think the partials are the best option as long as it doesn't mess up my chances of doing a bridge or an implant later.








Any thoughts on if I'm making the wrong choice here? I could do a bridge too but I'd hate to shave my perfectly good teeth to use as an anchor.. i'd rather wait with the partials and pray that implants will be covered by insurance some day or there is a better technology that isn't so expensive.

I think I'm going to get partials for top and bottom teeth that are missing.. anything wrong with that?
The partials will stop your teeth from moving.


The only benifit of the implants is that it stops the recession of the bone where the tooth was romoved. Without a tooth to hold the bone in place it tends to reeceed into the jawline.


I would go with the partials (if you cant afford the implants now) but you will only have a few years to make a decision about the implants.


If you are never going to get the implants i would go for the perminant bridge, its looks much nicer and is more comfortable then the partial (i think cheaper to)


Good luck!
Reply:Replacing missing teeth is always the better option regarding doing it or doing without. I would immediately make this suggestion. If your partial replaces two or more of the very "back" teeth tell your Dentist you want a "Stress Breaker Hinge" installed in the partial. Here's the deal, when a partial "clamp" (Clasp) holds on to a natural tooth to help stabilizes the partial and hold it in place. Nine times out of ten the partials metal frame work is designed as a sold metal casting and that of course includes all the clamps. Now, gum tissue is soft and has compression capabilities, so when the partial is in place and you bite down the back of the partial compresses in a downward direction and that causes the clamp at the front of the partial to put a stressful twist on the the natural tooth it's holding on to. That stress can be avoided by installing a miniature "Stress breaker hinge" between the clamp and the back of the partial...The Hinge is hidden inside the partials plastic body so it isn't openly visible. With the hinge in place and you bite down, as in chewing, the hinge can allow the back of the partial to compress downward without the clamp stressing and twisting on the natural tooth it's holding on to. As for "Implants", yes they are very expensive and when they are successful they provide good service, "however", there is no current test that tells the Dentist that your jaw bone will positively accept the implant. Currently implants have an overall 80% plus success ratio. If however they fail, additional bone loss occurs when they are removed. Have a good day and I wish you well.
Reply:I don't think insurance will ever pay for implants. There is nothing wrong with partials but where you are able to get a fixed dental bridge I would go for that. There is much sucess in that. I will be geeting one on the bottom soon. I know that you don'tlkie the idea of messing with good teeth but all they do is shape them and then put a new crown on them. I had asked several questions about the bridges. They say they can last 20+ years. Sounds good to me.
Reply:Yes get partials as soon as you can. We can not all afford a caddy a ford will do fine!! DOC W



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