Flippers, Partials, and Implants: Which Tooth Replacement Starts First

Gloved hands holding a temporary dental flipper with one front tooth next to a plaster model of a jaw

Direct Answer: A flipper is a temporary removable tooth you can wear soon after an extraction. A partial denture is a sturdier long-term removable option. An implant is permanent and takes several months. Losing a front tooth hits differently than losing a back molar. You can hide a missing molar. A gap in your smile […]