Skeletal (Framework) Denture

A removable partial denture built on a slim, cast metal framework that clasps onto your remaining natural teeth for a more stable, comfortable and durable fit than an all-acrylic plate. The metal base allows a thinner, less bulky design while spreading chewing forces across the teeth and gums. It is a refined option for patients missing several teeth who still have healthy teeth to anchor to.

A skeletal denture is a removable partial denture constructed around a precision cast metal framework rather than a thick acrylic plate. The metal substructure is strong yet slim, so the denture can be made thinner and less bulky — many patients find this more comfortable and less intrusive on speech and taste, particularly for an upper denture where the palate can be left more open. Clasps on the framework grip your remaining natural teeth to hold the denture securely, while the artificial teeth and gum-coloured sections restore your bite and smile. Because the framework distributes chewing forces between your natural teeth and the gums, a skeletal denture is generally more stable and hard-wearing than an all-acrylic partial denture, which is reflected in its higher price. Treatment involves detailed impressions and bite records, often with diagnostic models, so the laboratory can design the framework to fit precisely around your existing teeth; tooth shade and shape are matched to your own. The finished denture is fitted and adjusted for comfort. It remains removable and should be cleaned daily and looked after as advised. This option suits patients who are missing several teeth but still have sound teeth to anchor to and want a longer-lasting, better-retained partial denture; where teeth are missing in a way that suits implants, the clinic can also discuss implant-based alternatives. The clinic's two-year warranty applies to its work.