Overview: This article identifies the available tissue shade options for acrylic, acetal, and flexible partial dentures to ensure aesthetic results for every patient.
Selecting Tissue Shades for Partial Dentures
Clinicians can choose from various tissue shade options to deliver natural-looking partials. These shades vary based on the specific material used for the partial denture framework.
Acrylic Tissue Shade Options
Acrylic shades are used for metal frameworks, acrylic partials, and acetal partials. The available acrylic tissue shades include:
Light Reddish Pink
Light Pink
Original
Dark Pink
Acetal Shade Options
Flexible Tissue Shade Options
Flexible tissue shades are available for Valplast, TCS, and Duraflex partial dentures. These flexible shade options include:
Light Pink
Standard Pink
Dark Pink
Hard White
Light Meharry
Meharry