What are the two types of removable dentures?

What are the two types of removable dentures?

• A. Complete dentures and partial dentures
• B. Fixed bridges
• C. Implant-supported dentures
• D. Flexible dentures

Answer: (A)

Removable dentures are classified by how much of the dentition they replace. The two main forms are complete dentures, which replace all teeth in an arch and sit on the gum tissue, and partial dentures, which replace only some missing teeth and are supported by the remaining natural teeth and tissues. Complete dentures are used when there are no natural teeth left in that arch; partial dentures are used when some teeth remain and help fill gaps, stabilize the bite, and prevent shifting. Other options listed describe non-removable restorations (like fixed bridges) or different denture designs/materials, rather than the fundamental replacement pattern of the dentition.

Removable dentures are classified by how much of the dentition they replace. The two main forms are complete dentures, which replace all teeth in an arch and sit on the gum tissue, and partial dentures, which replace only some missing teeth and are supported by the remaining natural teeth and tissues. Complete dentures are used when there are no natural teeth left in that arch; partial dentures are used when some teeth remain and help fill gaps, stabilize the bite, and prevent shifting. Other options listed describe non-removable restorations (like fixed bridges) or different denture designs/materials, rather than the fundamental replacement pattern of the dentition.