Partial Denture Material Options

Dandy offers the following materials for partial dentures:

• Acrylic
• (Metal) Titanium
• (Metal) Chrome cobalt
• Acetal
• (Flexible) TCS/Valplast
• (Flexible) Duraflex

The information below offers more details on our partial denture materials and all related clasping options.

Acrylic

Acrylic partial dentures, commonly called "flippers" or "temporary partials," are an affordable and easily adjustable solution for replacing missing teeth.

• Material: Lucitone 199
  • Clasp options:
    • Wrought wire
    • Flexible (clear or pink)

Metal: Titanium or Chrome Cobalt

Metal partial dentures offer excellent durability and strength, providing long-term stability and resistance to fracture. Two different metal material options are available: titanium and chrome cobalt.

• Metal material option #1: Titanium (milled)
  • Clasp options:
    • Metal
    • Flexible (clear or pink)
• Metal material option #2: Chrome Cobalt (casted)
  • Clasp options:
    • Metal
    • Flexible (clear or pink)

Acetal

Acetal partial dentures combine strength and flexibility, providing a lightweight, biocompatible solution with superior fracture resistance.

• Material: Milled Polyoxymethlene Copolymer Disc
  • • Claps colors:
      • Tooth shades: A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1, C3, G2
      • Pink (tissue shades available)

Flexible: TCS / Valplast

Flexible partial dentures offer a comfortable fit and natural-looking aesthetics while being highly flexible and resistant to breakage.

• Material: Thermoplastic Nylon Resin
  • Clasp options: Flexible
  • Tissue shade options: tissue shades available

Advantages of Valplast flexible partial dentures

• They are thinner, lightweight, and more comfortable to wear
• They are perfect for patients who are allergic to metal
• They offer great comfort to the wearer
• They have a natural color, fitting into the patient’s desired aesthetic.
• They are non-allergenic, monomer and formaldehyde-free
• They are less likely to stain many other materials
• They are a good fit for people with limited mouth opening.

Disadvantages of Valplast flexible partial dentures

• They cannot be heated and remolded to adjust.
• When broken, it cannot be easily fixed.
• They take longer to create in the lab. The material may be more difficult to finish, fit, adjust, and color. 
• The possibility of color degradation with time.
• Due to the material they are made from, there may be difficulty in relining when they no longer fit.
• They require strict dental hygiene.
• They may feel bulkier than other partial dentures.

Flexible: Duraflex

Duraflex partials provide exceptional durability and flexibility, ensuring a comfortable fit and allowing for easy adjustment. At the same time, their stain-resistant and non-allergenic properties offer long-term satisfaction and peace of mind for patients.

• Material: Ethylene Propylene
  • Clasp options: Flexible
  • Tissue shade options: tissue shades available

Pros of Duraflex flexible partial dentures

• It is BPA-free, non-allergenic, and widely recognized as the most biocompatible material.
• They are lightweight, stain-resistant, odor-resistant, and color-stable
• They are flexible and easy to wear 
• They are natural-looking due to their craft from an impression of the patient’s teeth.
• They are durable—practically unbreakable—and can be easily adjusted by a dentist.
• They are non-allergenic

Cons of Duraflex flexible partial dentures

• Has susceptibility to wear and tear over time
• It is susceptible to bacterial buildup, so it needs to be cleaned often
• It may feel too tight and uncomfortable until the patient gets used to wearing the denture.
• Not simple to repair, so if damaged, it may need a new set

Please review our article, "Duraflex vs. Valplast: Which Flexible Partial Denture Material is Best?" to help you choose the most suitable flexible material!