Is a nesbit partial another term for marilyn bridge?
Answer Dear Patty: Yes, it is true that a Nesbit partial can affect the abutment teeth. It also depends on the type of Nesbit used. The traditional cast metal prosthesis is better. It is fabricated to a more precise impression and design. The problem is that the clasps (little fingers used to “hug” the teeth) can wear out the teeth and, if not properly prepared, can damage the gums around the teeth. The more common Nesbit used today is made of acrylic (plastic), sometimes flexible, sometimes hard. The process is much less exact and the device does not fit so perfectly. The “play” in the fit irritates the gums around the teeth and can cause damage over prolonged use. A metal Nesbit (the former) can be used as a pretty good final, low cost, restoration. The acrylic one (the latter) should only be used as a transitional appliance, while waiting for extractions and implants to heal. Either way it is better to have some replacement to a missing tooth, since the body will start shifting the
