“How are partial dentures held in place?”

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“How are partial dentures held in place?”

I want to get partial dentures. How are partial dentures held in place?

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**Dr. Lori Nasif** Dentist Fort Lee, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Lori Nasif Dentist Fort Lee, NJ

Partials are held in place via retentive clasps around the adjacent teeth

**Ajay Kashi** Dentist Seattle, WA · Accepted Answer

Ajay Kashi Dentist Seattle, WA

Usually by support from the remaining teeth and surrounding gums

**Dr. Perry Danos** Dentist Morton Grove, Illinois · Accepted Answer

Dr. Perry Danos Dentist Morton Grove, Illinois

With Clasps