Acetal removable partial dentures

Acetal partial dentures are alternatives to conventional partial dentures with a metal framework. As opposed to metal-based dentures, acetal dentures are made of polyoxymethylene, a highly homogenous and bending resistant thermoplastic material, also known as acetal resin. The application of acetal resin enabled dental technicians to create more aesthetic dental prostheses perfect for patients allergic to metals. Acetal partial dentures, like standard removable partial dentures, are held in place with the help of clasps and do not chafe the gums. Using of acetal dentures is therefore easy and comfortable for patients, especially in comparison to conventional acrylic dentures. The advantages of acetal dentures:

     - they are thin and aesthetic as their framework is made of acetal      - they scarcely cover the palate and take up little space in your mouth      - they are stable and stay in place firmly as they are attached with clasps      - they do not produce allergic reactions      - they do not chafe your gums and palate and do not damage the alveolar ridge How are acetal partial dentures made?

   - first appointment: once you have been considered a candidate for an acetal denture, your dentist makes impressions of your upper and lower teeth
   - second appointment: the framework of your acetal denture is checked in your mouth
   - third appointment: Your dentist checks the completed denture in your mouth and makes small adjustments if required before the denture is given to you

Frequently Asked Questions:

- are there any contraindications for acetal partial dentures? - there are no contraindications for acetal partial dentures. Acetal Partial dentures are the best prosthetic solution among removable dentures. However, patients are required to have their own abutment teeth as acetal dentures are attached to teeth with clasps.
- do acetal dentures last longer than acrylic dentures? - acetal dentures last longer than acrylic ones. They do not break and crack as they are made of material ensuring higher durability at smaller surfaces than acrylic used in acrylic dentures.