A removable partial denture restores only the missing teeth. The denture base that holds the individual denture teeth and fits over the gum is a plastic material, compounded especially for this purpose. It is of a natural gum tissue color that will not fade or stain perceptibly when cared for properly. Denture construction requires a great deal of knowledge, time, and expense. Factors influencing the cost, quality, and construction time include the patient's oral status and cooperativeness, clinical technique used, and type of materials.
Dentures are custom made for the patient.
Dentures made for one person will NOT fit another, although unfortunately, at times we do find people wearing another persons' teeth. To reduce the occurrence of sharing dentures, as well as for identification purposes, dental prostheses should be identified with the individual's name or other identifying feature. Although the labeling of dentures does not require dental training, it is recommended that dental professionals do this procedure, thus providing an opportunity both to examine the fit of the denture and to complete a comprehensive oral examination. Legally, dentures have been identified as an integral part of a person, the same as one's eyes and ears. Wearing dentures is difficult at first.