Acrylic VS Metal Partial Dentures: What's better? 

My pleasure!

The plastic hooks still held it in place firmly?

@@R0yALtyS Yes.

@@maryjones8726 wait, what do you call that kind of partials? Metal but the clasp are plastic?

@@KaKa-kv8tb The reason for the clasps in the front to be plastic is for cosmetic reasons. I didn't want everyone to see metal when I smiled.

@@maryjones8726 so you just need to make them change the hooks particularly like a custom ? Since metal partials have metal clasp as default

It's not uncommon for new partials to cause some irritation initially, however, in your case an adjustment is necessary according to krissai. You can use dental wax in the meantime (can buy it at your local pharmacy). As for the speech difficulty that u r experiencing, it will improve as u eventually get used to it 😄

Hello, according to Kriss ai the Metal partial dentures are designed to fit securely and comfortably without damaging the enamel of our natural teeth. The metal clasps are typically made from biocompatible materials that are gentle on the teeth.

@@rienne89 Hi can you share more about that kriss?

@@rienne89 hummm -- does anyone have this type of partial?

@@TitusMonger Hey just happen to stumble on it. Kriss ai is an advanced chatbot designed specifically for dental practices to enhance patient communication and provide 24/7 support. Hope it helps

⁠​⁠@@ryanfajardo4364 is it free?

For that cost I'd rather just get implants in Turkey lol

@@snowpz It may not be cost effect to get implants in Turkey because if you have any problems the USA dentist will send you back to Turkey. The USA has different implants.

@@citticat2 I'm from the UK so the flights are pretty cheap for me. Definitely agree its not cost effective if youre American. Are there no cheaper places around America for dental xare?

@@snowpz Depends on where you live and some counties want more money than other. The dentists wants $3,000 for a partial but IDK what kind of partial that entails.

@@citticat2 damn. I got partials and everything done with it for £300 because luckily we have the NHS. Your system is so ridiculous!

Hi Emilio, Generally speaking, no the hooks do not damage the teeth, although this is if they are made correctly and also asking as the hooks are not placed on weak teeth. Your dental prosthetist will be able to ensure everything is done as it should be. We have had patients who have had metal dentures for 50-60 years! And yes you can eat most foods with them. Overall they are great. Good luck with your journey 😊

@@thedenturecliniccanberra4968 I have read lots of comments about metal partials damaging the surrounding teeth. How do I make sure that doesn't happen, and what should my dentist be doing to make sure my surrounding teeth are good? Thanks

Too thin= it will break

Not all acrylic dentures are thick, I really think it depends on the lab that makes them. Also the acrylic style have some thickness to them because when you bite down it gives you a very solid surface.

Hi Eric, There are several ways to go about this. One is an immediate denture , where you insert the denture immediately , same appointment as the extractions . These work very successfully if done correctly The other way is to have extractions then wait several months for gums to heal before receiving dentures . It’s ups to the dentist and the patient generally to decide which is best. As for the cost, dentures range wildly in cost all over the world , so I would be only guessing if I gave an answer on value there. I hope this helps and Goodluck on the journey. Be patient and positive and let the denture have a chance to settle in 🦷

@@thedenturecliniccanberra4968 Thank ye kindly for getting back to me, much appreciated sir. I got the click in on my upper jaw, nearly four years ago, I would have happily got the same with my bottom jaw but like alot of folk these days the cost of this can be difficult. The dentist mentioned metal similar to the horseshoe shape of the upper jaw one. The6 suction one seems to work well in any of the videos I've watched. Thanx again for yer advice, very much appreciated Dr. ✌️

Hi Sean, By far, metal dentures are more comfortable if made correctly and if there’s enough room in the bite to accomodate it. We make mostly metal dentures for this reason and patients generally 99% of the time will not go back to a plastic one. As for adding teeth to them. In most cases this can be done without any issues . It will require a weld generally so expect 2-4 day turn around time . Hope this helps

Buy flexible it is a mix of metal and acrylic

I have a metal partial bottom & I HATE IT! The metal clasp hurt my teeth whenever they are on it feels like it is squeezing it similar to a tooth that needs a root canal pain. I don't need a root canal, but it feels like that when I place them on. I now want one with plastic or for them to just take all my bottoms out for a full one. I have a full on top. I love no problems but bottom I can't wear because I HATE it how it looks & feels. Metal ones they can add teeth to it

Hey can you send a link to what you're talking about?

Ahhh , Austin powers, great movie ! ;)

I am close to going the route and saving myself $3,000

@@citticat2 I learned the hard way that antibiotics and iron will trash your teeth beyond repair and your dentist will not tell you that.

@@pipedreams57 Interesting how dentists will all recommend antibiotics after procedures. I always decline antibiotics because they as well as pain medications actually impede healing.

Oh shoot I don’t know which one to pick when you describe them that way

@@juankroosfrausto7411 thank you Juan . So are you saying it’s the acrylic that makes it flexible ? I want to know exactly what to say at my next appt if they ask me what kind I want . I think I’m still a bit confused . Is the “gummy part” acrylic which also happens to be flexible? And since it will probably have clasps or hooks , should I ask them to make the clasps plastic for comfort and less damage to the teeth ?

@@SleeplessinOC ignore my earlier replys let me give you a good explanation. There is 3 types of material used Cast Metal .. Acrylic & Flexible. Those last two are pink looking. But overall different types of partials is 4. Let me explain. The Cast metal is metal overall the most durable but the least esthetic. Can Be used for Many Years Decades. The Acrylic Pink looking one is not Flexible but it's good for Esthetic and Moderate use for Eating. The Flexible one is also pink looking (natural gum look) but this one is primarily for Esthetic and I would not recommend using to eat. Unless it's soft foods such as pasta stuff like that. Now the 4th type I mentioned is a Combination of Cast Metal and Flexible .. This last one is more Costly though $$$.. The Flexible parts are supported by the Metal so these are not prone to breaking when eating that is the overall best one. If money is an issue I Recommend Acrylic or Cast Metal either or. Flexible if you don't mind not primarily using it for eating. And (Cast Metal Combination with Flexible) for overall Satisfaction from all rubrics but like I mentioned it is the most costly. I hope that helped.

@@juankroosfrausto7411 OK so let me see if I understand this correctly . The “flexible” portion is the gum looking portion (but what is the actual name of material?), and then the cast metal is the connecting portion ? Am I understanding that right ? 2)how do they determine what the fake teeth will look like ? 3) how long would you say the first one lasts before needing a new one because you lost more bone and gum shrinkage ? I think I made a mistake in getting my teeth pulled out and I’m devastated at the thought of rapid bone resorption and getting that puckered look. And now I have to deal with this whether I want to or not so I want to get this whole partial denture thing right the first time . I’m petrified of getting the “wrong” one . 😭 I have cried at my mistake of removing my teeth when I don’t think it was absolutely necessary .

@@juankroosfrausto7411 BTW , is the flexible portion the same as valplast??