Partial Question - Dental Health Message Board

heddy73 · 05-26-2004, 06:38 PM

I had a partial plate to fill in 3 teeth on the left upper side of my mouth. I lost this while on vacation and my insurance wouldn't cover a new one. The average wear is 5 years they say. Well I've been without it for a few years because I didn't have the $$ to get it done. Well its been the five years now so I'm going to try again. I had the plate that had the full metal on the roof of my mouth. It was VERY uncomfortable. I couldn't eat cause food would get up in there. My question is are there other types of partials that would not have the full metal plate? Thanks

simonanddena · 05-27-2004, 06:25 AM

I have heard of precision partial its supposed to work without all the metal but dont know the cost. Also there is something called an over denture. Not sure if its the same thing or not still researching this stuff myself. I am due to get my first partial in Sept. Let us know what you get and how it works PLEASE. Not many on this board have partials and would like to hear the experiences etc with a partial.

ljason · 05-27-2004, 06:36 AM

I also need to know about partials.. I was told this week that I need a upper plate and a lower one.. I thought I was going to have to have dentures so I researched it and not the partials and don't know much at all...

heddy73 · 05-27-2004, 01:31 PM

Thanks for your replys...I will let you know how I make out.

martid · 05-28-2004, 06:38 PM

Could you get a bridge instead?? That has no roof. Do you have a tooth on each side of the missing 3 teeth so that a non-removable bridge can be anchored to these teeth? I'm sure that would be more pleasant than a partial plate. Marti