Although the term “dentures” broadly refers to a dental prosthetic device for replacing lost teeth, there is a wide range of types of dentures, from traditional to implant-supported, full or partial. Traditional or conventional dentures. Traditional dentures—also called conventional dentures—rest on top of your gums. They are removed at night to soak and are held in place throughout the day with dental cement. Implant-supported dentures. Implant-supported dentures, sometimes called “overdentures,” are permanently attached to dental implants—tiny titanium screws inserted into the jaw—via an abutment. Implant-supported dentures can be fixed or removable. Partial dentures. Partial dentures are used to replace only a few missing teeth. These prosthetic teeth will be connected to banding concealed by the prosthetic teeth and the patient’s natural teeth. The prosthetic teeth attached to a partial will fit next to or between existing healthy teeth.  A partial is supported by clasps that attach to natural teeth, and just like full dentures, partials are removed at night for cleaning and soaking. Full dentures. A full denture replaces an entire arch of teeth missing in the upper or lower jaw. For completely edentulous patients, two sets of full dentures are required to give the appearance and function of a complete smile. Full dentures rest directly on top of the gums where the arched shape of the jawbone supports them. Full dentures are removed for overnight cleaning and soaking. All dentures are made of acrylic and custom-made for each patient’s mouth to look, fit, and feel like natural teeth.