Management of A Case of Partial Edentulism with Esthetic Flexible Dentures
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Dental Advancements - Year 2009, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The use of metal clasps on anterior teeth may cause esthetic problems. Recently, acetal resins have been used as an alternative tooth-colored denture clasp material to improve esthetics. The therapeutic use of thermoplastic materials has increased drastically in the late decade. This new procedure, during which a fully polymerized basic material is softened by heat (without chemical changes) and injected afterwards, has opened up a new chapter in making dentures. The excellent tissue-friendly and mechanical characteristics of these basic materials can only be made to last by an exactly executed and reproducible technology. The Valplast clasp blends with the surrounding tissue and virtually disappears. Valplast partials are smooth and comfortable against the tongue. This case report describes the treatment for this situation, the rationale for the design and use of valplast flexible denture flanges in the maxillary and mandibular posterior buccal vestibule, and the laboratory procedure for incorporation of flexible denture flanges.
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Chittaranjan B, Aswini Kumar Kar, Taruna M, Sudhir N
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