- Partial Denture OptionsAcrylic “Flipper” (1-3 teeth)
- Made of hard acrylic and wire clasps
- Clasps can be adjusted to control tightness of fit
- Not designed to be used for eating
- Meant to be an appx. 6-month temporary, often times during the implant process
- NOT a final prosthesis
- 2 visits to fabricate
2. CustomFlex Flexible “Flipper” (1-3 teeth)
- Made of flexible acrylic only
- Tightness of fit is not as easily controlled
- Can be used to eat
- Often used as a temporary during the implant process
- CAN be considered a final prosthesis
- 2 visits to fabricate.
3. Acrylic Partial Denture (4+ teeth)
- Made of hard acrylic and wire clasps
- Clasps can be adjusted to control tightness of fit
- Can be used to eat
- Acrylic is only moderately strong, and so it is only meant to be a long-term temporary (up to 1 year), until a stronger metal-based partial can be made
- NOT considered a final prosthesis
- 2-3 visits to fabricate
4. CustomFlex Flexible Partial Denture (4+ teeth)
- Made of flexible acrylic only
- Tightness of fit is not as easily controlled
- Can be used to eat
- CANbe considered a final prosthesis
- CANNOT add acrylic teeth or clasps in the future (if a natural tooth is lost)
- 4 visits to fabricate
5. Metal-Based Partial Denture
- Made of acrylic layered over a metal substructure, giving it the most superior strength of the partial denture options
- Metal clasps can be adjusted to control the tightness of fit
- Can be used to eat
- CAN be used as a final prosthesis
- CAN add acrylic teeth and clasps in the future (if a natural tooth is lost)
- 4-5 visits to fabricate
