Fixed partial dentures may provide an affordable, minimally invasive treatment that delivers reliable, long-lasting results, including high survival rates, according to a study recently published in ...

There are several types of fixed dental appliances, such as crowns and implants, and removable devices, including full or partial dentures, which can be taken out as needed. In this article, we review ...

Part one of the series discussed the necessary fundamentals for removable partial denture success. Many of these fundamentals cannot be optimised with acrylic dentures, but such dentures are commonly ...

Hypodontia is a relatively common clinical condition and the second premolar tooth is the most common tooth that fails to develop (excluding third molars). For some patients, no treatment is required, ...

The hidden challenges faced by people with tooth loss and dentures have been identified by new research from the University of Sheffield. Improvements in dental care, more people living longer, and ...

Denture use may help protect against cognitive decline in older adults with partial tooth loss, according to a study published in Aging Medicine. Xiang Qi, Ph.D., R.N., from the New York University ...

Like life, tooth loss happens. Whether due to periodontal disease, decay, fracture, injuries, cancer, or just plain wearing out, dental professionals are bound to replace missing teeth -- that's what ...

Mini dental implants use a one-piece screw measuring less than 3 millimeters wide, unlike larger two-piece traditional implants. They can replace teeth or help to stabilize dentures. Mini implants may ...

A new study has revealed the hidden emotional challenges patients go through following tooth loss. Patients highlight feelings of self-consciousness, shame or fear as well as physical sensations such ...