Metal and acrylic: For removable partials which replace missing teeth the metal portion is chrome cobalt alloy, the plastic is acrylic. Some are all acrylic and flexible. There are various formulations of the acrylic by various dental labs. Unusual reactions to these materials are very rare.
Answered 8/25/2020
5.5k views
Metal Plastic glass: Partial dentures in their various forms are made out acrylic resin for the base and some teeth, out of metal for the framework and clasps, and rests, and porcelain where maximum strength and esthetics are required. The metal is usually some form of chromium cobalt which is strong and light weight. Inexpensive clasps are made of wrought stainless steel wire. The best frameworks are still made out of gold, they can be adjusted far more easily and the clasps don't break but of course they are expensive. Dr neil mcleod dds dentistry that lasts - quality that counts.
Answered 12/9/2013
5.4k views
See answer: Usually the gums and teeth are made of acrylic. The metal is made of a chromium cobalt alloy. Consider dental implants.
Answered 10/4/2016
5.3k views
This varies: The teeth are usually made of either plastic or porcelain. The pink denture base is generally an acrylic or resin. For the framework often a special dental laboratory is sought to make the framework.
Answered 11/24/2013
5.1k views
Metal and resin: Most commonly chrome/cobalt is the metal used and a composite resin or acrylic resin (PMMA) is used for the pink area. Various types of resins are used for the teeth. Newer methods are incorporating milling techniques for various
Answered 2/11/2015
3.2k views
Alternatives: There is another alternative to the classic alloy metal/acrylic combination. Clearflex partials are a metal-free alternative that is designed just like a traditional cast metal partial. These new partials are fabricated with an advanced molded nylon material that is durable and impermeable to water, air, or other fluids. The frame and clasp are transparent and partially rigid while the rest seats provide the vertical stability, of which, doctors are looking.These partial dentures offer a variety of benefits: • Increased comfort • Can be relined, repaired & polished chairside • Does not absorb any odors or stains • Holistic, metal-free and contains no Bisphenol A If cost and the quantity of bone are not an issue, then I strongly urge you to consider dental implants. There are also a variety of alternatives where a partial denture can be fixated on 1 or more dental implants with locator attachments.
Answered 2/10/2015
3.2k views
Four types: 1. Chrome partial dentures. 2. An acrylic partial denture. 3. Valplast partial dentures. 4. Combinations of different types of materials that suits your requirements.
Answered 2/10/2015
3.2k views
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
9 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question