Partial Dentures – Types, Costs & Options in London

To be a suitable candidate for upper partial dentures, patients must have some healthy teeth remaining in the jaw if they want to place the denture. Upper partial dentures are not used to replace an entire upper or lower jaw of missing teeth. 

• Removable upper dentures (some can be fixed)
• Clasps and precision attachments can be used
• Can replace multiple missing teeth regardless of position
• Enhances functionality like chewing and speaking
• Not dentures you can wear all the time
• Taken out to clean and at night

Anywhere from 1 to several teeth in the upper or lower arch.

There’s no set number for how many teeth partial dentures can replace – they do not replace an entire set, though and are typically used to replace up to three missing teeth, as long as teeth exist either side of the gap. Typically, three or more missing teeth benefit the most from a partial denture.

Yes — immediate partial dentures can be placed the same day.

After a tooth extraction, our dentists might not provide you with permanent partial dentures, instead you might be fitted with a temporary option while we give your gums enough to heal, which could take up to six months. Following your healing period, we can craft permanent partial dentures for you.

• First few days: Mild soreness, need to eat softer foods, speech feels different.
• 1–2 weeks: Mouth adjusts, soreness reduces, speech and chewing improve.
• 3–4 weeks: Feels more natural, most patients can eat normally again.
• Check-ups: Adjustments are common in the first weeks — and they’re normal.

Typically 5–15 years depending on material and aftercare.

• Return for adjustments if denture feels loose or rubs.
• Relines usually every 2–3 years.
• Keep a denture case for storage overnight.
• Avoid very sticky foods in early days.
• Mint offers same-day repairs for cracks/breaks (if available)

Yes — additions are common and affordable.