Dentures
Dentures are removable prosthetic teeth designed to replace missing teeth and restore your smile, bite, and confidence.
Types of Dentures We Offer:
● Chrome Dentures: Durable, lightweight, and metal-based for a secure fit and long-lasting use.
● Valplast Dentures: Flexible, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing; ideal for partial dentures that blend naturally with your mouth.
● Full & Partial Dentures: Custom-made to restore all or some missing teeth, enhancing function and appearance.
Benefits of Dentures:
● Restore the ability to chew and speak properly
● Maintain facial structure and prevent sagging
● Improve confidence and smile aesthetics
● Comfortable and custom-fitted to your mouth
Chrome dentures, or metal framework dentures, use a durable metal base with acrylic teeth for strength and stability, while Valplast dentures are a type of flexible, lightweight, nylon-based denture known for comfort and a natural gum-colored appearance without visible metal clasps. Chrome dentures offer superior strength and can be made thinner, exposing more of the palate for better taste and temperature perception, whereas Valplast dentures are praised for their aesthetic appeal and adaptive fit, although metal clasps may be used in chrome designs to anchor them to natural teeth.
Valplast Dentures
- Material: Made from a durable, flexible nylon resin.
- Aesthetics: The flexible base can be tinted to match your gum color, providing a virtually invisible and natural look without metal clasps.
- Comfort: Lightweight and adapt well to the contours of the mouth, offering excellent comfort.
- Stability: The flexibility helps provide good retention and stability.
- Allergies: They are a good option for patients with metal allergies, as they are metal-free.
Chrome Dentures (Cobalt Chrome Dentures)
- Material: A thin, strong metal alloy (cobalt chrome) forms the framework, with acrylic teeth and gums.
- Aesthetics: Uses metal clasps for support, which can be visible in the mouth. However, designs can be minimalist for better aesthetics.
- Comfort: The strong framework allows for a thinner, more streamlined design than acrylic dentures, and they can be made to leave the roof of the mouth exposed, which many find more comfortable.
- Durability: Known for their strength and durability, leading to a longer lifespan.
- Stability: Provide excellent stability due to the strong metal framework.
Key Differences at a Glance
| Feature | Valplast Dentures | Chrome Dentures |
|---|---|---|
| Base Material | Flexible nylon resin | Strong cobalt chrome metal alloy |
| Clasps | None (clear, gum-colored clasps) | May have visible metal clasps for support |
| Weight & Bulk | Lightweight and less bulky | Lighter and less bulky than acrylic dentures, with a very thin base |
| Appearance | Very natural, blends with gum color | Base is not naturally colored |
| Best For | Metal allergy, aesthetics, comfort | Strength, durability, stability |
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