One Tooth Denture Options

Patient Options to Replace a Single Missing Tooth

Have you recently lost a tooth, or are you about to have one extracted and searching for the best replacement options? Are you thinking of opting for a partial denture but not really sure?Allow our London dentists to walk you through your one-tooth denture options, guiding you to what they're like to wear and how they stay in place.

What does a single-tooth denture look like?

Single-tooth dentures are typically small and discreet - and not really noticeable unless they move. The appearance of a one-tooth denture will vary depending on its material.For example, metal partial dentures will feature metal clasps, whereas acrylic dentures do not feature clasps and instead rely on suction or close-fitting bases for retention.

One-tooth denture options

Explore all your denture options to replace a single missing tooth, whether in the front or back.1. Flipper denture (partial acrylic)

• Lightweight and removable
• Affordable and quick to make
• Easy to adjust and change over time
• Not as natural-looking or durable

2. Flexible denture

• Made up of nylon, making them lightweight
• More comfortable and better fitting
• No metal clasps, but harder to repair
• More expensive than flipper dentures

3. Metal partial denture (Cobalt Chrome)

• Sturdier and more durable
• Metal framework with acrylic teeth
• Uses metal clasps and is more expensive

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How does a single-tooth denture stay in?

One-tooth dentures often stay in place either with metal clasps, which use small metal hooks to attach around existing, neighbouring teeth, or with precision attachments, which look like wings that wrap around the back of teeth and are sometimes less inconspicuous. In some cases, patients might need to use dental adhesives to help their dentures stay in place.

Single tooth denture vs implant

If you ask us, dental implants will serve you much better, for a lot longer, for only a fraction more of the cost. Dental implants can last up to 20 years, and partial dentures can last anywhere from 5 to 15 years, with the fit usually having to be adjusted several times over the years.Dental implants replace not just the tooth but also the tooth root, stimulating the bone in the jaw and preventing bone and tissue loss.With single dental implants, you'll never have to worry about them slipping out of place and can enjoy a very lifelike, natural restoration. They cost from £2,500.

Single-tooth denture cost

Partial denture for one tooth prices:

• Acrylic partial denture from £1,050
• Cobalt chrome partial denture from £1,250

Pay for dentures with 0% APR finance

Patients can pay monthly for their single-tooth denture treatment over 12 months interest-free. For example, patients can pay as low as £87.50 for an acrylic partial denture and £104.16 monthly for a Cobalt chrome partial denture. Talk to us about dental finance.

Explore alternatives to single-tooth dentures

Patients really only have three options to address individual tooth loss:

• Dental bridges
• Dental implants