“Which denture material is the best?”
I will get a denture. Which denture material is the best?
2 Answers
There are a few denture materials, but the two commonly used are acrylic and valplast (nylon resin).
Acrylic dentures are usually what a full denture is made of, or if you have a partial denture with a metal framework, acrylic is used here as well. The benefits to acrylic is that it is able to be adjusted, relined (refitted to the shape of your mouth) and repaired. This usually withstands the test of time in the sense that if the denture breaks or if a tooth needs to be added to your existing denture it is possible. The downside to this material is that it is rigid and can break.
Valplast on the other hand is known to have flexibility and is marketed to be unbreakable. Some patients love this type of denture as you do not need a metal framework for strength. The downside to this denture is that if a tooth needs to be added or if the denture no longer fits, it cannot be repaired or adjusted, a new denture must be made.
Acrylic dentures are usually what a full denture is made of, or if you have a partial denture with a metal framework, acrylic is used here as well. The benefits to acrylic is that it is able to be adjusted, relined (refitted to the shape of your mouth) and repaired. This usually withstands the test of time in the sense that if the denture breaks or if a tooth needs to be added to your existing denture it is possible. The downside to this material is that it is rigid and can break.
Valplast on the other hand is known to have flexibility and is marketed to be unbreakable. Some patients love this type of denture as you do not need a metal framework for strength. The downside to this denture is that if a tooth needs to be added or if the denture no longer fits, it cannot be repaired or adjusted, a new denture must be made.
Acrylic Materials are what are widely used in the dental field.
