There are two categories of removable prosthesis:

If several teeth are missing, the simplest and most cost-effective solution (though also uncomfortable and unaesthetic) is to place a partial removable prosthesis, also known as a "skeletal." It is positioned in the mouth with hooks specially designed and manufactured to attach to the natural supporting teeth.

If all the teeth of one or both arches are missing, the most cost-effective solution is to place a total removable prosthesis, commonly known as a "dentures." A more comfortable alternative would be implant-supported prostheses.

Partial removable prostheses are all built with a metal core, covered with acrylic resin, the same material used for the finished replacement teeth.

Total removable prostheses are made entirely of acrylic resin.

1. Appointment 1 - Preparation Phase: The oral cavity is explored to identify the supporting teeth suitable for holding the prosthesis in the case of a partial removable prosthesis or to check if there are teeth or dental remnants to extract in order to properly place the prosthesis in the case of a total removable prosthesis.
2. Appointment 2 - Impression Taking or Scanning: After the preparation phase, the shape of the oral cavity, tissues, and any remaining supporting teeth are recorded.
3. Appointment 3 - Trial and Delivery of the Removable Prosthesis

The duration of the prosthesis can vary depending on the initial condition of the supporting teeth, the work done by the dentist and dental technician in creating the prosthesis, the patient's care, and the quality of materials used for the prosthesis. Considering all these variables, these types of prosthetic restorations can last for many years.