Lowell K. Anderson, D.M.D.  Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon 

Choosing a Complete Denture Prosthesis
A prosthesis that is used to replace a complete set of teeth may be removable or fixed. You and your restorative dentist may discuss which option is best for you. With a removable prosthesis, you can take your teeth out of your mouth to make cleaning easier. With a fixed prosthesis, your new teeth can only be taken out by a dentist. In some cases, a fixed prosthesis may offer increased stability for more effective chewing.

Partial Prosthesis This type of prosthesis can replace two or more teeth. It is the most commonly performed implant procedure, and may require only two or three implants. Complete Denture Prosthesis This type of prosthesis replaces all the teeth in your upper or lower jaw. The number of implants varies, depending on the type of prosthesis you choose.

With a removable prosthesis, your new teeth can be joined to the abutments by a connecting device, such as a clip bar. This type of prosthesis may use two to four implants per jaw. Single Prosthesis This type of prosthesis is used to replace one or two missing teeth. Each prosthetic tooth attaches to its own implant.