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Can partial dentures damage other teeth?
I am a 68 year old male. I want to know if partial dentures can damage other teeth?
5 Answers
Yes in case of poor oral hygiene… ill fitting partial….
Yes, Usually a partial denture will damage the anchor teeth
They can, especially if they're too tight.
If the partial denture is inadequately fitted, and bad oral hygiene, definitely the partial denture will damage the other teeth, especially where the clasps are seated.
Properly designed removable partial dentures can be worn for many years with no damage to the surrounding teeth. In fact, removable partial dentures can help distribute the chewing forces that may be too intense for your remaining natural teeth, thereby saving your own teeth from damage and premature loss.