In this all too common situation, this woman broke a front tooth that had had root canal therapy, a post and core build-up and a crown. Of course this happens at the worst time possible, just before Christmas 2011.

Most dental “flippers” temporarily replace a missing front tooth / teeth.  They can be “flipped” out of the mouth easily – hence the nick name – flipper.  The more accurate and technically correct name for this type of prosthesis is an all acrylic removable partial denture.  The one shown in this picture temporarily replaces tooth #9.