Can I get a partial denture for one tooth? A partial denture is a denture that is removable and replaces missing teeth. If you are missing a single tooth, we can offer a temporary partial denture (called a flipper) or a permanent one. Removable partial dentures for one tooth (or flippers) are very popular for the healing phase right after an extraction. Flippers are a flexible partial denture with a gum colored flexible framework that holds a tooth. They fill the hole in your smile while you wai