There are two types of dentures depending on the number of missing teeth that need to be replaced:

Partial – A partial denture is used to replace the function of one lost tooth or a few missing teeth. It closes the gap that was caused by the tooth loss, making the smile look complete and healthy once more. Partial dentures can prevent the teeth on both sides of the tooth loss gap from moving. This enables the teeth to preserve their proper position and alignment instead of naturally shifting into the space that was created by missing teeth.

Complete – Complete or full dentures restore the appearance and function of an entire arch of teeth (upper or lower) when all teeth have gone missing. Complete dentures can be fitted immediately so you will have instant teeth replacements and will not need to go through a toothless phase if there are tooth extractions involved. However, this method can lead to fit issues in the future, since the gums are not yet healed properly and will eventually change in shape. The conventional method, on the other hand, allows the gums to fully heal for several weeks before the final full dentures are created. This results in a better fit for long-term benefits.