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Acrylic Partials

This restoration is geared towards a transitional solution for partially edentulous patients. Often used for missing teeth in a growing child or adolescent, or as a temporary for implant placement, these partials are made of acrylic framework only.

Indications

  • For temporary placement

  • Missing teeth in growing child or adolescent

  • Temporary for implant placement

ADVANTAGES/BENEFITS

Cost effective tooth replacement

Disadvantages

  • Removable, must be cleaned

  • Acrylic framework only, limited strength

Materials

  • Structure:

    • Acrylic – Vertex or Lucitone 199 denture acrylic

  • Stainless steel wire clasps as needed, available with esthetic clasp options

  • Ivostar teeth

Process

  • Structure: Formed with wax and set teeth in position

  • Stainless steel wire clasps as needed

  • Available with esthetic clasp options

  • Heat cured under pressure.