Complete (full) denturesReplace all the teeth in the upper or lower jaw. They rest on the gums and, for the upper jaw, on the roof of the mouth.
Partial denturesReplace some missing teeth and clip onto your remaining teeth. They also stop the other teeth drifting into the gaps.
Partial dentures with a metal frameworkA thinner, stronger partial denture built on a light metal frame. Often more comfortable for the long term.
Immediate denturesMade before your teeth are removed and fitted on the same day, so you are not without teeth while you heal. They usually need adjusting or relining as the gums settle.
Your dentist explains which types suit you.