There are two types of dentures: full dentures to replace all teeth and partial dentures to replace some teeth. After an extraction, a temporary prosthesis can be used because the bones and gums can retract slightly during the healing period. Full dentures contain all the teeth, while partial dentures consist of replacement teeth attached to a resin base with a metal frame to hold them in place.

Dentures can be used as an alternative to dental implants to support bridges, because their cost is lower. Dentures are made of resin.