There are two major types of false teeth, such as full or complete dentures and partial dentures. Both can be fixed and removable. As the name suggests, full dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures replace one or more missing teeth from the upper or lower jaw but not a complete set. Fixed dentures, either partial or full, are supported by dental implants. These are titanium posts surgically placed in the jawbone to act as artificial tooth roots. After the implants have healed and bonded with the bone, they provide a strong foundation for the denture. Implant dentures are not removable and can only be taken out by your dentist. On the other hand, removable partial dentures often consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-coloured plastic bases, which are connected by a metal framework that holds the denture securely in your mouth. Partial dentures are often used when some natural teeth remain, so these remaining natural teeth can support them with clasps. Complete dentures can also be removable and are used when all your teeth are missing. They consist of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-coloured base, supported by the tissues in your mouth.