A nesbit partial is a removable denture for only one arch of the upper or lower teeth. It is commonly retained by clasps, preferably with rests on the supporting teeth to prevent the denture from settling into the gum tissue.
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Getting a nesbit starts with an in-office consultation and oral exam, and a series of oral X-rays. Impressions are taken and sent to a dental laboratory that fabricates the partial. This takes about 4 weeks.
The partial is generally ready for a try-in appointment after the patient returns to the dentist’s office. The denture is fabricated from a flexible pink material that aims to be as comfortable as possible. However, the clasps on a nesbit partial can loosen, causing it to shift around and rub sore spots in the gum tissue.
Partials can be made from cast metal, a type of stainless steel alloy. This is a more durable option for patients seeking additional durability without sacrificing flexibility and comfort.
It is recommended for patients with few remaining natural teeth and no strong gag reflex. A nesbit partial is typically more expensive than traditional fixed partials, but it offers more cosmetic results and provides greater stability for your bite.
The nesbit format is backwards compatible to iNES, so ROM images with this header can run in non-NES 2.0-compatible emulators as long as they do not require NES 2.0-exclusive features. The format is also supported on a wide variety of consoles, including the Nintendo Vs. System, enhanced Famiclones and some older systems.