Acrylic Partial Denture - Part II

I receive a lot of inquiries about the acrylic partial dentures. Statistically more and more people keep their own teeth longer but, inevitably they do lose some of them. Partial denture is one of the easiest and most cost effective solutions for restoration of the missing teeth.

At the time when cost effectiveness is on everyone’s mind, we offer our patients acrylic partials that are reinforced (if needed), and are processed the same way as permanent dentures. As always, we use premium teeth and materials and offer warranty* as on all our products.

Traditionally acrylic partial denture is considered a transitional denture or a temporary denture that a patient would wear before he or she would get a metal frame partial denture or a bridge. Acrylic partial dentures made in our clinic are not just for looks; they are durable, long lasting, functional, and cost a fraction of a metal frame partial.

Come see us if you think that acrylic partial denture could be a solution for you.
     ~Alex

*Warranty (at no additional cost) on the acrylic partial denture covers normal wear and tear (crack in the plate or fallen out tooth) for 3 months - full cost of repair. NOTE: warranty on the full denture is 1 year for normal wear and tear.

For more info about Acrylic Partial click HERE.

New Smile Denture Clinic - Now Open

Our New Smile Denture Clinic is now open in Shelton, WA!! Our services include full dentures, partial dentures, denture relines and denture repairs. We use only top quality teeth and materials.

Take advantage of our New Patient special: 10% discount on all services through the month of March 2011. Along with everyday 10% discount for Seniors (62+) - those are big savings on top of our already competitive prices! Our exams, evaluations and post insertion adjustments are always FREE. The only cost to the patient is the price of a denture, denture reline or repair. Our price list is available to view at our clinic - stop by or call for the information. There is no obligation and no pressure.

For more information about us and our denture clinic please visit: http://www.newsmiledenture.com/ . I'm looking forward to seeing you soon!!

We have received the permit from the city of Shelton for the wall sign: the contractor promissed to install the sign by March 11th. Go Randy!!

-Alex

Partial Denture – Acrylic Partial

An acrylic partial denture can be made when 2 or more of patient’s natural teeth remain in his/her upper or lower jaw, and can be used to anchor the partial. This removable partial denture usually consists of replacement teeth set in pink or gum colored acrylic resin. One or more wire clasps are placed around the natural teeth to assist in retention of the partial denture. Sometimes the metal rests are placed on the natural teeth to prevent the acrylic partial from putting too much pressure on the gums during chewing. It is worth all efforts to save lower teeth, so they can be used to support the partial denture.

An acrylic partial denture will:
· Replace missing natural teeth to restore your smile.
· Prevent “drifting” of teeth (if the missing teeth are not restored after extractions, the remaining natural teeth will move or “drift” creating spaces between them).
· Improve your bite and speech.
· Make chewing easier and more comfortable.
Advantages of the acrylic partial denture vs. metal frame partial:
· Significantly lower cost,
· No need for the teeth preps as needed for the metal frame rest stops,
· Shorter time needed to fabricate.

Disadvantages of the acrylic partial vs. metal frame partial:
· Lower durability,
· Acrylic partial restoring back teeth on the lower jaw, in the beginning may feel a little bulky behind the lower front teeth, as acrylic connector is thicker than a metal frame connector. It usually does not take very long for the patient to get used to it though.

Acrylic partial is many times called a “temporary partial" or a "flipper", but depending on the use and care, and if made well, it may serve the patient many, many years.

See also Acrylic Partial - Part II