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Resubmit: do many adults simultaneously wear removable upper and lower partial dentures across arch that are anchored to existing natural teeth?
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Again, yes: They do. Factors contributing to tooth loss are the same for both maxillary and mandibular arches.
Answered 11/27/2017
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It's Very Common: If someone has lost teeth in the upper & lower jaws, it's very common to wear removable partial dentures to replace those teeth. This allows adequate chewing and esthetics in most situations. Any oral appliance which is removable should anchor onto both sides of the arch ("across arch") so that it's stable and doesn't rock. In many cases, bridges or implants can offer a strong "fixed" alternative
Answered 5/31/2017
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