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Types of Denture Materials
If you have lost most of your teeth, you can try out dentures. Dentures are artificial teeth which function similar to that of natural teeth. Dentures come in different sizes, types and materials. Some of the main materials are acrylic, metal and flexible. These materials have their different functions and they work in a different way.
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Acrylic Partial Dentures
Acrylic is one out of the materials which partial dentures are made up of. It is a resin material which is rigid. The colour of the acrylic dentures is similar to those that of the natural tooth. At the base and the gum, the dentures are pinker in colour and for the replacement teeth, they are enamel coloured. Metal clasps reused for holding the acrylic partial denture inside the mouth. It is fitted by gripping the neighbouring natural teeth. They do not affect your appearance as your mouth partially or sometimes fully covers them.
If you have lost most of your teeth, you can try out dentures. Dentures are artificial teeth which function similar to that of natural teeth. Dentures come in different sizes, types and materials. Some of the main materials are acrylic, metal and flexible. These materials have their different functions and they work in a different way.
Dentures implants have been proven to improve your life quality significantly and include a lot of benefits. More have been discussed about the different denture materials below. Depending upon your budget and preference you can choose your own denture.
Acrylic Partial Dentures
Acrylic is one out of the materials which partial dentures are made up of. It is a resin material which is rigid. The colour of the acrylic dentures is similar to those that of the natural tooth. At the base and the gum, the dentures are pinker in colour and for the replacement teeth, they are enamel coloured. Metal clasps reused for holding the acrylic partial denture inside the mouth. It is fitted by gripping the neighbouring natural teeth. They do not affect your appearance as your mouth partially or sometimes fully covers them.
Metal Partial dentures
These dentures are made up of metal parts, with its base made up of metal or an alloy, containing
components of cobalt or chrome. The colour of metal dentures is similar to those that of the acrylic
dentures. The gums contain a pink colour and the tooth replacing them are a resin of enamel-coloured.
Metal dentures are thinner and stronger which provides great strength and durability for the remaining teeth in your mouth.
Flexible Partial Dentures
Flexible Partial Dentures are different from acrylic and metal partial dentures. They are made up of a plastic which is versatile and has a lot of flexibility. Their fitting is neat and once they are inside your mouth, it will become very hard to notice it. Instead of metal clasps, their clasps are made up of a flexible material of pink colour which is more comfortable and produces better aesthetic appearance.
Conclusion
Different dentures are made up of different materials. Some of them might be cheaper than the other
while some may be more durable as compared to each other. If you feel the need to use partial dentures, you can visit a denturist and only after your denturist recommends you can choose your type
of denture. You should be very careful while choosing dentures as they are going to be the alternative for your natural teeth.
Contact Us
Natural Dentures
Address:- 1241 Oak Street
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone:- 541-686-9897
Email:- [email protected]
Company Hours M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
These dentures are made up of metal parts, with its base made up of metal or an alloy, containing
components of cobalt or chrome. The colour of metal dentures is similar to those that of the acrylic
dentures. The gums contain a pink colour and the tooth replacing them are a resin of enamel-coloured.
Metal dentures are thinner and stronger which provides great strength and durability for the remaining teeth in your mouth.
Flexible Partial Dentures
Flexible Partial Dentures are different from acrylic and metal partial dentures. They are made up of a plastic which is versatile and has a lot of flexibility. Their fitting is neat and once they are inside your mouth, it will become very hard to notice it. Instead of metal clasps, their clasps are made up of a flexible material of pink colour which is more comfortable and produces better aesthetic appearance.
Conclusion
Different dentures are made up of different materials. Some of them might be cheaper than the other
while some may be more durable as compared to each other. If you feel the need to use partial dentures, you can visit a denturist and only after your denturist recommends you can choose your type
of denture. You should be very careful while choosing dentures as they are going to be the alternative for your natural teeth.
Contact Us
Natural Dentures
Address:- 1241 Oak Street
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone:- 541-686-9897
Email:- [email protected]
Company Hours M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
Natural Dentures
1241 Oak Street EUGENE, OR 97401
