Effect of Wearing a Partial Denture
The progression below shows a side view of a human jaw. We can see how a normal, healthy jaw with all teeth present begins to shrink shortly after three extractions. The patient may be fitted with a partial denture to assist with function, but in the absence of teeth roots in the jaw, the bone melts away. Over time the bone loss becomes more extensive from not having teeth and the partial denture becomes loose fitting over the shrinking bone. The eventual bone loss can be tremendous, as the bone never stops shrinking. If too much bone is lost, a bone graft may have to be done to build enough bone to support a dental implant. If bone loss is severe, the patient may not be a candidate for implants. This is why implants should be placed as soon as possible after the loss or extraction of teeth.
*In addition to the bone loss that happens beneath a partial denture, as the partial becomes looser, the clasps on the surrounding teeth that are holding the denture can become loose from all of the pressure.
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