Acrylic prostheses (tooth) in the dental market occupy a leading position and are more popular among patients. Affordable cost and excellent quality are the main advantages of this product. The product can be used for complete dentition or for the restoration of a single tooth.
Design Features
Acrylic designs are the most common type of prosthetics. They are made using sophisticated technology. First, injection molding is carried out, then the acrylic resin is modified, and a denture is obtained.
Acrylic dentures have amazing properties. They retain their color, density and shape for a long time. Artificial teeth are produced in sets, which may also vary. Therefore, for each patient, the dentist can choose an individual option.
Varieties of products
Acrylic dentures can be divided into several main types.
- Full. Can be used if the tooth is completelyis absent. There is only one small drawback: due to the lack of teeth, the dentures do not attach very securely.
- Conditionally removable. They are attached to the implant, implanted earlier. Features a secure fit and excellent quality.
- Partial. They can only be installed if at least one tooth remains in the oral cavity. It will act as a support to which the prosthesis will be attached.
The doctor selects the type of prosthesis depending on the problem with which the patient turns to him.
Key Benefits
Dentures, which are made of acrylic resin, have the following advantages:
- suitable for patients of all ages;
- prostheses are installed very quickly, it takes no more than 15-20 minutes for a dentist;
- Easy to put on and take off, so it's easy to do it yourself at home;
- in the process of chewing, a person does not feel discomfort, the load is evenly distributed over the oral cavity;
- the shade of the prosthesis can be as close to natural as possible, others will never guess that you have artificial teeth;
- the weight of the acrylic prosthesis is small, so the product is almost not felt in the mouth;
- affordable for everyone, which is a rarity for dental services these days;
- if the prosthesis is broken, you should not worry, for the reason that it can be easily repaired.
Some flaws
Despite everythingthe advantages listed earlier, a removable acrylic prosthesis is not an impeccable design. Before the patient decides to install one for himself, you need to know about some of its shortcomings, so that later you will not encounter unpleasant surprises.
- Acrylic plastic has a porous structure. Over time, plaque begins to accumulate on the prosthesis, which leads to the development of inflammatory processes in the oral cavity.
- Wearing a prosthesis can cause mucosal injury.
- If an acrylic prosthesis is worn for a long time, it will negatively affect the state of the body. The fact is that the material releases substances that contribute to the development of an allergic reaction.
- Caries and other dental diseases appear if the prosthesis is not changed and taken care of prematurely.
Nylon or acrylic: which is better
Very often, patients ask dentists about which dentures are better - nylon or acrylic? In fact, both designs have their positive and negative sides. Let's analyze them in the table.
| Acrylic | Nylon |
| Hard frame | Material is elastic, good fit to the gums |
| Keep shape for a long time | Begins to deform over time |
| Accumulating plaque | Does not absorb odors, does not form plaque |
| Prolonged use releases toxins that can harm the body | Does not highlighttoxins |
| Affordable price for everyone | Very high price |
| Special glue can be used to provide better fixation | Glue cannot be used |
You need to choose prostheses based on the individual characteristics of the oral cavity and the whole body.
Basic care rules
In order for acrylic dentures to last a long time, they must be constantly looked after. The presented recommendations and tips will tell you how to do it right.
- After the prosthesis is installed, it is not recommended to remove it from the oral cavity for several days. This is necessary so that a person quickly gets used to the design.
- When you are fully accustomed to the denture, remove it every night, then thoroughly clean with a special disinfectant solution.
- It is very important to clean the design at least 2 times a day.
- Regularly visit your dentist to check the integrity of the product.
- Try not to eat too hard food.
- If acrylic dentures are broken, you should definitely go to the dentist and get them fixed.
Vertex semi-rigid prosthesis
Not so long ago, a new acrylic prosthesis Vertex appeared on the dental market. According to the reviews, it is clear that the quality of the construction is really impressive.
Advantages of the new design:
- does not absorb odors;
- contains no toxic substances;
- reliable anddurable, tightly fixed;
- does not absorb moisture.
The product is presented in four shades. The dentist selects the ideal color individually for each patient.
Acrylic dentures: reviews
Patient reviews of acrylic prostheses can be found different. Some say the design contributes to bad breath in the mouth. Others say acrylic dentures just take a little getting used to so they won't get in the way.
However, everyone agrees on one fact - they are strong and reliable, they serve for quite a long time. In addition, with proper and timely care, you can get rid of an unpleasant odor.
If you have a problem with your teeth that requires you to put dentures, then it would be best to choose a removable acrylic design. An experienced dentist will individually select the shade, install the prosthesis so that you will not feel it at all.
