Hide Denture in Plain View

You can wear a denture that only you and I know is in your mouth: a partial flexible denture. And not only is a partial flexible denture nearly invisible, it adapts to the constant movement in your mouth.


A removable, partial flexible denture may be an excellent choice if you need to replace existing teeth or missing teeth, and the remaining teeth in your dental arch are healthy.

Unlike a conventional partial denture that is made from rigid acrylic material and uses metal clasps to clamp onto neighboring teeth [top photo], this appliance is constructed from a soft nylon-type material that matches the natural color of your gums. The "clasps" are extensions of the base material and curl snugly around the neighboring teeth [bottom photo]. Sometimes, a hole is punched in the material and the appliance is slipped over the top of a natural tooth like a turtleneck sweater.

A partial flexible denture has desirable advantages:

1. It is strong and stays in place when you chew, unlike a conventional denture that loses suction and pops loose, which can be embarrassing.
2. Your natural teeth do not need to be reshaped like they would with a bridge, for example.
3. It maintains the shape of your face and prevents your teeth from shifting.
4. It is thin and lightweight.
5. There is little or no speech adaption necessary.
6. Most patients immediately become accustomed to its fit and feel.

A removable, flexible partial denture can magically restore your beautiful smile. Call and schedule an appointment. We can discuss your smile goals and options.

Houston dentist
Minh Nguyen, D.D.S.