Complete/Flexible dentures
Complete/Flexible dentures are a kind of partial denture made from different advanced materials such as nylon than ordinary partial dentures.
Applications of Complete/Flexible dentures
Flexible dentures are a good option for some patients, as:
● In cases where rigid dentures are difficult to be inserted due to tilted teeth.● Wearer allergic to acrylic.
● An individual that suffer limited mouth opening.
Types of Complete/Flexible Dentures
The most popular types of complete/flexible dentures:• FlexiLytes. This is made from biocompatible nylon, and is long-lasting.
• Flexites. These dentures are made from vinyl composite and makes it easier for the wearer to adjust.
• Sunflex. This brand of denture offers a virtually invisible base that’s durable and metal-free and are more strain resistant.
What are the benefits of Complete/Flexible dentures?
• They’re more comfortable to wear due to the thin and flexible thermoplastic resin material.• They’re less likely to cause irritation.
• They’re easier to place for the wearer.
• The materials used in flexible dentures cause no risk of allergic reaction.
• They’re less likely to break whenever dropped.
How should I care for my Complete/flexible dentures?
• Good dental hygiene is more important to manage flexible dentures.• Flexible dentures require special routines for caring and cleaning them. A typical flexible denture cleaning involves soaking them in solution of denture cleanser tablet, brushing them debris free and finally rinsing them under water to remove any remaining denture cleaning solution.
