Modular Dentures: Repairable, Customizable Partial Denture System

Modular dentures = prefabricated component system allowing chairside assembly, modification, and repair without lab turnaround.

Structure

• Standardized bases, clasps, teeth, connectors
• Interlocking design — add/remove/replace units

Indications

• Multiple missing teeth with compromised abutments
• Transitional prosthesis during implant healing
• Patients needing frequent adjustments
• Financial/access barriers to conventional custom dentures

Pros & Cons

Advantages	Limitations
Same-day repair/modification	Higher initial cost vs. conventional acrylic
Adaptable to changing dentition	Less precise fit than custom-milled
No lab delays	Bulkier; may affect speech/comfort initially
Cost-effective long-term for complex cases	Component fracture possible at junctions

Discuss with prosthodontist—best for specific clinical scenarios, not universal replacement.