What does it replace?
The visible crown and its role within the denture.
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What is a denture tooth?
A denture tooth is an artificial tooth forming part of a denture. It replaces a visible crown and its cutting or chewing surface and is arranged within the planned dental arch. It has no natural root of its own.
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An artificial tooth
Denture teeth form the tooth row in a removable prosthesis. Their shape and size differ according to whether they replace an incisor, canine or back tooth.
Shape, position and contact
Colour is only one consideration. Tooth arrangement must also suit available space, the opposing arch and speech. The base supports and connects the artificial teeth.
Have damage assessed
A loose or broken denture tooth needs assessment. Keep the detached piece and bring the denture. Do not attach it using household glue.
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An artificial tooth
Denture teeth form the tooth row in a removable prosthesis. Their shape and size differ according to whether they replace an incisor, canine or back tooth.
Shape, position and contact
Colour is only one consideration. Tooth arrangement must also suit available space, the opposing arch and speech. The base supports and connects the artificial teeth.
Have damage assessed
A loose or broken denture tooth needs assessment. Keep the detached piece and bring the denture. Do not attach it using household glue.
Notes on the teaching images
- Upper complete denture: view of the artificial teeth and the visible polished palatal surface of the denture base. Simplified teaching model.
At a glance
What matters?
Shape, position, opposing contacts and a secure connection to the base.
What if it breaks?
Keep the piece and have the entire denture examined.
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Often confused
Denture tooth or crown?
Here, a denture tooth means an artificial tooth in a denture. A separate crown is fitted over a prepared tooth or an implant abutment.
Quick answers
Is a denture tooth an implant?
No. An implant is anchored in the jaw. A denture tooth belongs to the replacement teeth; a denture can obtain support or retention in different ways.
Can one denture tooth be replaced?
Sometimes. The material, fracture site, bite and overall denture condition determine whether repair is appropriate.
Can an extra tooth be added?
Some dentures allow an additional tooth after further tooth loss. The construction must be suitable.
At the practice
For the appointment
You can bring this question to your appointment:
Can this damaged denture tooth be repaired, and is the bite still correct?
An examination can clarify the finding and any need for referral.
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- Occlusal surface
- The chewing surface of a back tooth that contacts the opposing teeth.
- Tooth arrangement
- Planned positioning of artificial teeth in a prosthesis.
Make the distinction
Here, a denture tooth means an artificial tooth in a denture. A separate crown is fitted over a prepared tooth or an implant abutment.
Sources and context
Editorial research: . General information, not an individual diagnosis or treatment recommendation. Teaching illustrations are simplified and do not depict a patient case.