Partial dentures: Restoring your smile and confidence

The types of partial dentures available are listed here, along with a brief description of their properties.

A comparison table can be found on our partial dentures website.

Partial dentures made of acrylic

Acrylic partials Athens AL are popular because to their natural appearance and durability. This denture’s foundation construction is comprised of gum-colored acrylic material, to which prosthetic teeth are connected. Extra teeth can be added to an acrylic partial denture at any time, it can be relined, it is readily repaired, and it is also inexpensive, making it a popular alternative for individuals in need of a partial denture.

Some denture clinics provide various quality grades of partial dentures, such as standard, customized, and premium grades, which are priced appropriately. This allows you to customize your acrylic denture by choosing from a variety of options such as normal or high impact acrylic, different quality grades of teeth, and metal or acrylic clasps to secure it in your mouth.

Partial dentures with a chrome cobalt or cast metal frame

Chrome cobalt dentures, commonly known as cast metal dentures, are metal-framed partial dentures with gum-colored acrylic teeth affixed. While these partial dentures are lighter and less bulky in the mouth, they are still incredibly sturdy and lasting. As with acrylic partial dentures, numerous varieties of teeth and acrylic components are available.

Partially flexible dentures

Flexible partial dentures are less rigid and more comfortable in the mouth than acrylic or metal-based dentures. For those who are allergic to traditional acrylic partial dentures, some flexible denture base materials, such as Vertex ThermoSens, provide the extra benefit of being monomer and acrylic free. Because the Thermosens material is less porous, it is more hygienic because bacteria do not thrive in it. It is also stain and color resistant. All of these characteristics make it a popular alternative for patients seeking to replace the gaps caused by one to six lost teeth.

Partial dentures that are hybrids

This high-end hybrid partial denture combines a chrome cobalt base with a superior thermoplastic base material to create a thin, lightweight, and sturdy partial denture with excellent fit and comfort. There are no visible metal clasps in the smile line, making them almost invisible in the mouth.

Removable partial dentures with a single tooth or a ‘flipper’

 

If you are missing one or more teeth, you can select between two configurable flipper partial dentures: the thermoplastic dentist athens al and the cobalt chrome or metal partial denture.

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