My removable partial denture (4 units) is 5 years old and my insurance will now come pay. do coatings wear out over time? fits ok. want replacement.

Denture replacement: Ask your dentist if she can repair what you have since it fits O.K. What coatings are you referring to?

Needs exam: Need to evaluate the fit of the prosthesis before replacement is considered. Other options are also available that may be considerable more functional and comfortable.

Coatings?: Not sure what u mean by coatings. I am not aware of any coatings on partial dentures. The plastic teeth do wear.

Yes: If the framework of your partial denture fits well you can certainly get the teeth replaced on it.

Yes they do wear out: Since the teeth are usually made of plastic they do wear down. Usually it takes longer than 4-5 years.

Everything wears...: Everything we dentists put in patients mouths wear over time. If you've had good success for 5 years, time for a new one.

Yes: Insurance companies pay based on an agreement with the insured and the insurer not when it is appropriate or necessary. Everything wears out and for each patient at different rates. If the metal part of the partial fits well the teeth can sometimes be repaired or replaced. See your dentist about this.

Depends on the wear: If the dentureteeth are severely worn and yourbiteis changing, yu should first evaluate why theyare wearing then make a new partial.

Eventually yes: Typically you can expect to get great use out of a well constructed, properly fitting partial denture for at least 5 to 7 years, with many partials lasting much longer. What usually breaks down is either the pink resin part of the partial or the denture teeth themselves wear down with use. If the framework from your existing partial fits well, you could have the partial rebased instead.

Yes, replaced it: Most of the dentures that are tooth born( supported only by teeth) can last a little more that 5 years. But the ones that are supported by the teeth and the bone ( ex: when you do not have posterior teeth) need to be change every 5 years max. The bone under the denture may be resorbed a liitle bit and that can cause to much torque towards the supporting teeth, that loosen them overtime.

Replace it: Your mouth has changed over the years and that's why your insurance recognizes the benefit of having a new one made, even though you are comfortable with the old one--take advantage of the insurance benefit.

This depends...: If you have a soft reline in the partial denture that should have been replaced long ago. I am not sure of your reference to "coatings". As far as replacement i would have your dentist evaluate the partial denture to see if replacement is necessary.

Partial dentures: that appears to sound normal 5 year old , note teeth wear and bone remodels bone usually shrinks with time . Have some one evaluate your overall dental health.