Struggling to chew without back teeth? Missing teeth, especially back teeth make eating a daily struggle. And although there are temporary solutions like partial dentures for back teeth, there are also permanent solutions that are designed to last a lifetime with proper care.
Dental implants and permanent zirconia teeth. But more on that later.
Let’s answer the question you came for-
Can a Person Get Dentures for Back Teeth Only?
The short answer is yes. Yes, you are absolutely able to purchase partial dentures for only your back teeth. But before you do, be warned…
Partial dentures come with drawbacks that few people know about until it’s too late.
Before getting into those, let’s real quick explain what a partial denture is: There are two basic types of dentures: full/complete dentures and partial dentures. If you are missing teeth at the back of your mouth and want to replace them so you can chew again, you could use a partial denture.
If all of your teeth are healthy with the exception of some of your back teeth, a partial denture could work for you.
However, if you have other dental issues and multiple failing or missing teeth, partial dentures for back teeth are just a temporary fix that likely won’t be enough forever.
If you don’t want to save yourself the time and money of opting for a permanent solution right away, you can always give partial dentures a try. But you may run into a few of these drawbacks:
Risk of bone loss: Dentures and partial dentures simply sit on the gums rather than being fused with the jawbone like dental implants are. Without the stimulation of an implant or natural tooth roots, bone loss can happen overtime. This has the potential to change facial appearance and if left too long, can disqualify patients from getting permanent solutions to missing teeth.
Poor Fit: Partial dentures rely on other teeth and sometimes adhesives to stay in place. This can lead to movement and a loose fit.
Gum Irritation: Because partial dentures are able to move, they can lead to gum irritation and sores overtime.
Maintenance and Ongoing Costs: Partial dentures are removable and it’s not usually advised that wearers sleep in them. They need daily removal and cleaning. Patients who have partial dentures frequently find that overtime, they need to be refitted or relined. The cost to do this can certainly add up.
It isn’t uncommon for someone to try partial dentures for back teeth or other areas of the month before realizing that they want something permanent and natural feeling.
This brings us right back to dental implants and permanent zirconia teeth.
A Permanent Solution for Missing Back Teeth:
If this isn’t your first time hearing about dental implants, you may have heard it can be a process of up to 10+ months to get permanent teeth. Not with permanent teeth in 24 hours.
Permanent teeth in 24 hours is the name of a process coined by Nuvia that gives patients a full new set of permanent teeth 24 hours from when they have a dental implant procedure.
Full mouth dental implants are permanent, protect against bone loss, and keep your new set of teeth fixed in place.
For those with missing or failing teeth, they restore oral health, bite force, and the appearance of a healthy smile.
They also don’t come with all of the drawbacks that partial dentures for back teeth do.
See if you may be a candidate for full mouth dental implants with this 60-second quiz
More on Partial Dentures for Back Teeth: What to Expect:
If you still aren’t sure whether partial dentures are worth a try or not, here’s more on what you can expect.
Full dentures replace all of your teeth. Partial dentures replace a portion of your teeth. Because you are not missing all of your teeth, you don’t need to have all of your remaining teeth pulled to accommodate them.
When you visit your dentist, they will start by The dentist will taking impressions of your teeth and sending them to a lab where your partials will be created. The lab will strive to match the shade of your teeth and gums.
Once created, partial dentures will attach to the teeth sitting alongside the tooth gap. They will clip on with an acrylic or metal clasp. Your dental team may do a few fittings to make sure they are sitting correctly.
You’ll spend the next bit adjusting to the dentures. To your brain, the dentures may feel like a foreign object. You’ll have more saliva produced in your mouth, so you might spit a little more. You may even gag much more frequently.
It will probably take you several days or as much as a few weeks to adjust to wearing your dentures. As you’re adjusting, you’ll also need to begin a regular cleaning routine.
Your partials will need to be removed, soaked in an appropriate denture solution, then scrubbed with the proper denture cleaner and denture brush every single day. You cannot skip your routine.
If you opt for dental implants instead, you’ll still have an adjustment period. However, patients share that once they’re used to their new teeth, they feel completely natural.
For some patients like Jeffrey, partial dentures never seem to feel quite right.
So, to answer the question, yes. Yes, you can get partial dentures for back teeth. You just may not WANT to get them.
So What’s Next?
You need a solution that prevents further bone loss. You need a solution that actually encourages bone growth. You need a long-term solution that won’t require regular replacement.
Permanent teeth in 24 hours with dental implants not only is that permanent solution, it’s one that won’t take what could be up to 10+ months like traditional approaches to dental implants do.
When you come to a Nuvia near you for your dental implant procedure, you’ll return 24 hours later and have your custom-fitted, permanent zirconia teeth placed.
No need to worry about temporary dentures, partial dentures for back teeth, bone loss, denture discomfort, and best of all, no more struggles with missing or failing teeth.
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