SOLUTIONS TO MISSING TEETH

Feel more confident by filling the gap using traditional dental bridges.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DENTAL BRIDGES?

There are different types of dental bridges. I will help you choose the best option depending on your needs and goals. Here are the four most common types of dental bridges I have learned.

Why Do You Need A bridge?

Unlike a chipped tooth a missing a tooth or teeth can be very debilitating. If a tooth is broken, we can use a metal free crown.

But missing tooth or teeth impair the functionality of your teeth in chewing and biting, making eating difficult as mentioned above. This can lead to further pain and damage. The teeth around the gap may even grow and tilt towards the empty space, thus causing serious misalignment. Your teeth are designed to work together as a whole, and when even just one is missing, you will see that it becomes a problem. The pressure provided by the ex-teeth are altered. Therefore, the arrangement changes.

Apart from this, missing a tooth or teeth affects your appearance and, consequently, your confidence. Smiling, laughing and talking – things that you used to do without thinking now make you feel conscious and uncomfortable around other people.

A missing tooth or teeth also affect the shape of your jawbone. When one or more teeth are missing, the bone can shrink, which can affect the way your lips and cheeks are supported. If this goes untreated for a long time, it can make your face appear older.

Self-cure acrylic resins have been used mainly in prosthetic dentistry for the construction of custom-built impression trays, occlusion registration bases and for repairing fractured dentures. Recently, pour-type resins have been introduced for the fabrication of denture bases.

What are the differences between heat cured acrylic resin and self-cure acrylic resin?

The principal difference between self-cure and heat-cure resins is that more residual monomer is present in the self-cure resins. In addition, with a high monomer to polymer ratio, residual monomer content in the polymerized acrylic resin would be large.

What is heat cured acrylic resin?

Introduction: Heat cure acrylic resins are the most commonly used denture base materials. The important limitation is they may act as reservoir of microorganisms. The adherence of microorganisms can be reduced by chemical modification of the surface charge of denture base resin.

What is cold cure acrylic resin?

Bonding of cold-curing acrylic resin to acrylic resin teeth increases tooth retention and strengthens denture bases because the plastic teeth become an integral part of the denture base. The bonding was verified in experimental dentures made of a compression molded and a pour type poly(methyl methacrylate).

What is acrylic resin used for?

Acrylic resins feature excellent transparency and durability, and are used in a broad range of applications from consumer items like lenses to industrial products like molding materials, coatings and adhesives.

What is denture base resin?

Definition • DENTURE BASE: The part of a denture that rests on the foundation tissues and to which teeth are attached. • RESIN: A broad term used to describe natural or synthetic substances that form plastic materials after polymerization. –

What is a separating medium?

Separating media are those substances which is used to separate two surfaces from each other. Separating media help to separate. A. Plaster surface to acrylic surface.

How do you treat acrylic resin?

In the long curing cycle the acrylic dough was cured at 72 °C for 6.5 h and then 92 °C for 1.5 h. The flasks were left undisturbed in the curing tank for at least 36 h to allow the acrylic resin to cool slowly to the ambient temperature (24–28 °C).

What are acrylic resins used for?

About Acrylic Resins Due to their excellent durability and weatherability as coating materials, acrylic resins are used extensively in applications such as automotive, architectural and plastic coatings.

How long does cold take to cure acrylic?

Figures. curing technique- 15 minutes); G3) cold cure acrylic resin (Ivomat curing technique- 20 minutes). acrylic polymerized chemically on air and under hydraulic press.

Can I use a hair dryer on resin?

Option 3: Turning a hair dryer into an epoxy dryer If there’s one thing resin bubbles can’t stand, it’s the heat. You can actually use a hair dryer to pop bubbles; however, the heat a hairdryer provides is less potent than that of a butane or propane torch.

How big is an acrylic monomer heat cure?

Opticryl- Monomer Self Cure only 8oz (Acrylic Resin Liquid) New Stetic veracryl – This Product can only be Shipped by Ground Transportation- it Cannot… Opticryl Dental – Heat Cure Monomer Only 32oz/Quarter Gallon (Acrylic Resin Liquid)…

Which is the best acrylic resin for dental use?

Opticryl Dental – Heat Cure Monomer Only 8oz (Acrylic Resin Liquid) veracryl – This product can only be shipped by ground transportation- it… Dental Combined Organizer, Acrylic Holder Dispenser for Resins, Applicators, Clinic…

What kind of resin is used for dentures?

Denture acrylic resins are used for the base of dentures. They may be traditional heat-cured, cold-cured or self-cured.

The Pros and Cons of Thermoplastic Partial Dentures

Thermoplastic materials have been available in prosthetic dentistry for more than 30 years and the market place continues to grow with new and existing companies manufacturing their own products.

What makes these dentures different from traditional partial dentures is the material from which they are made and how they are made.

Unlike acrylic dentures, they are made from a thermoplastic nylon resin that is ultra thin, very flexible (think more comfortable for chewing and speaking) and is so durable that one company – Valplast – offers a lifetime warranty for fractures or breaks.

The material doesn’t absorb odors or stains, and if patients suffer from allergies to acrylic or certain metals, it’s a great choice. It contains no BPAs and is considered the most biocompatible material.

Some patients feel that the appliance “disappears” or is “invisible” in their mouth, thus the esthetics of it is far superior to conventional acrylic/metal partial dentures.

The cost may be slightly higher than conventional acrylic partial denture because the fitting and finishing time at the lab is increased, but the result makes it well worth it. 

Thermoplastics like Flexite, TCS (IFLEX) and Valplast all differ from regular thermosets like acrylic powder and liquid because they are already polymerized (cured) when manufactured and shipped to your lab. They can be manufactured in many forms, from sheet to pellets to powder. Once heat is introduced, the plastic is softened to the desired state and then injected into a mold. The only thing that changes is its physical shape; there are no actual chemical changes. Thermoplastics will differ depending on their molecular composition – some require higher temps to become moldable and some require greater injection pressures.

One advantage of this material is that there is also flexibility in the design of the types of clasps. We can often use the circumferential ring clasp on any freestanding tooth and it works well on medially tipped mandibular molars. It can make an excellent transitional restoration during the healing period on implant cases.

Your dental lab will have its preference for which thermoplastic material it prefers to work with. Some are more difficult to finish, fit and adjust than others. Some may require more repairs to the teeth than others. Some may prefer a specific material because of the color blending. A conversation with your technician will help you decide the best material for your patient. Click this link for a video lesson on communicating with your technicians.

The biggest challenge for the dentist is the adjusting and polishing of the material. Do not think acrylic when polishing by using a quick and pressure-applied motion. Think of dividing the appliance in sections and spending one minute per section. That will seem like a long time when your experience is only conventional acrylic resin.

Whether or not you are using Valplast, Flexite, TCS or Iflex, each company has a system for polishing. If you are going to provide these partial dentures, be sure you have the armamentarium to polish them well. 

The partial needs a smooth and satin finish before polishing so use the appropriate rubber wheels.  I typically round the edges of the wheel when I receive them so that I don’t accidentally cut into the nylon with a sharp edge. If there are any spots that the wheel cannot access, I recommend using a Robinson wheel in a horizontal motion with a light dusting technique. 

Patients are very happy with these prostheses because they are fabricated readily and don’t require multiple try-in appointments. I suspect in the future we will make very few traditional metal acrylic removable partial dentures as this material excels for all our patients. The challenge for us is in adjusting it.

CROWNS SO NATURAL LOOKING YOU’LL THINK THEY ARE REAL TEETH.

A chipped tooth can ruin your appearance and also increase the risk of long-term dental damage. Crowns are the best way to protect your teeth and ensure they’re safe from harm. Metal-free crowns are teeth restorations that are entirely made of ceramic, providing high aesthetic value. The most favourable part about metal-free crowns is that they look very similar to natural teeth, making them the more favoured option today.

WHY ARE METAL-FREE CROWNS RECOMMENDED?

HOW DOES THE PROCEDURE WORK?

WHAT ARE THE CROWNS MADE OF?

Metal-free crowns are most often made of zirconium or lithium-disilicate ceramic. These elements allow the material to have a few similarities with glass, especially making them light and transparent. These properties make the metal-free crowns as resistant as natural teeth.

After the treatment, the dental experts will guide you with the aftercare required for the maintenance of your crowns. You may experience some sensitivity to hot and cold substances, which will subside soon.

WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY ADVANTAGES OF METAL-FREE CROWNS?