My partial cannot be adjusted to wear over 2 dental implants for aesthetics & function since made out of all vinyl (valplast)--not acrylic. ideas?

Valplast no adjust: Valplast can not be adjusted or added to...But the vinyl can have a new base. It's the biggest concern with this material. It is possible to reuse the teeth if they are not worn but ususally you will be better served by a new partial. My advise is bite the bullet and get on with a new partial! chuck.

Modification: The valpast partial can be modified by cutting and reshaping. Although an acrylic reline will not adhere to the valplast, your dentist can undercut the base and place the reline material on a "temporary" basis. It only needs to last a few months. Overall, it might be cheaper to jst make a new one to hold you over until it is time for the fixed prosthesis.

Implants for partial: Depends where the implants are. And what the purpose of them is in the partial in the first place. Question is why valplast was used as a rigid partial of acrylic lends itself to much more rigid and stable partial. Suggest a remake with rigid material (ie regular acrylic) may be in order.

Should be able to: Adjusting a previously made partial to fit over new implants can be a challenge. If the partial is thick enough it should be able to fit over the implants. You may need different abutmaints on the implants although the best would be to have crowns on the implants rather than a partial or have a new partial made which fits the implants.

New partial?: It sounds like your only option may be to have a new partial made with either acrylic or metal. Assuming the rest of the teeth are in good condition a properly made partial denture with metal framework may be your best option. These often do well with the aid of implants however a number of factors will be taken into consideration. I concur with others about the limitations of a flexible denture.

Change material: See a prosthodontist to explore your options. Likely will need new partial overdenture made out of conventional acrylic resin. Move forward and see the specialist. Good luck.

Why not?: Vinyl (valplast) can be adjusted with certain tools.

Make a new one: Have a new prosthesis made with acrylic resin.

Get acrylic: Valplast is not adjustable, and a new temporary partial can be made out of acrylic.

Ask questions: There are ways to adjust valplast but all dental laboratory s do not know how to repair. Have your dentist contact a few different labs to see what they can do.

Idea: Get a temporary cement able temporary bridge that can be bonded temporarily to the adjacent teeth. This can then be removed without damaging the adjacent teeth when the implants are ready to be restored. This appliance would be for show only not function.

Vaslpalst: I assume it is too thin. How about a temporary acrylic partial, a nesbitt type partial or an bonded bridge as a temporary.

New denture: Valplast dentures are difficult to adjust and to add to. Unfortunately the only option is a new appliance.

UR young-start fresh: I'd first recommend that you start and consider an all new partial to connect to your implants. I'd also ask you to consider 3 implants instead of 2 as 3 will be stable like a stool/tripod and 2 are like a see-saw-retention will be good, but there will be wobble. The additional expense will be so worth it with the dramatic improvement in the quality of your life. My oldest implant patient is 92!