Welcome, and thank you for putting your trust in me!

I cannot guess what your dentist would offer you as treatment on his own initiative, but the removal of a tooth quite naturally would prompt some consideration of prosthetic replacement in most dentists' minds. If your dentist does not suggest prosthetic replacement, there would certainly be no reason why you would not raise the question of your prosthetic options with him.

Keep in mind that you may have several options for tooth replacement. Aside from the removable partial denture prosthesis (i.e. the "dental plate") to which you refer, two other approaches, including fixed bridgework or implants, may be worthy of consideration. I confess that from my side of the Atlantic, I cannot provide guidance as to the implications of your treatment choice with regard to NHS benefits, so some approaches may need to be implemented privately. But in any case, a full discussion of your treatment options with your dentist would be required in order for you to make a fully informed treatment decision.

Hope this helps...