Case of the week: Never Before Seen Partial Denture Material

Dr. DiTolla explores a new partial material that he has never seen before. Originally aired on Chairside Live episode 46

[doveleboeuf]

Russell Klein was one of the first ones that I found that was making the lightweight, flexible dentures in his lab.

[ernst-janvisscher]

Looks great! Real advantage for a bridge replacement or real partial dentals without an expensive “clicking” system

[KarlaJTanner]

As a denturist, I’m not keen on flexible partials. Sometime you need to use it but overall, cast partials or acrylic partials are much better.

[JohnDoe-gvjv]

What does this type of partial cost, the average cost with no insurance?

[theresabeard]

Wow those are really neat I would have never known that they were partial

[flawedexistence]

I have three solid upper molars, but that is really all. I have 6ish front teeth, but they are broken and temporarily restored by composite filling material which is degrading at this point.
I'm pretty desperate. I am not a good candidate for implants and have an extreme gag reflex, so I feel I have no options.

[DEBY]

I like the single tooth designs. Especially useful in cases where there is a class 2 div 2 and deep/complete overbite.

[girlwakingup]

I have partials that I’ve had since 07 and even then till now they are horrible I hate them but my teeth got knocked out from a prior relationship by my ex and I have not been able to afford to get my teeth done so I have to walk around and pray that they don’t pop out while I’m talking which is super embarrassing so this creation is beautiful and super smart I pray one day I am able to do it for myself

[jackabwander]

Thanks for sharing this, i like your partial explain. I want to confirm is their any adhesive use in partial denture?

[brihmendiola]

My case is similar to the first case but I don't have molars left. Only six front teeth. My lower case are complete. I'm wearing a flipper now but they're very uncomfortable when chewing and affects my speech and the wire metal clasps are ugly. Is it possible for me to have flexibles even if I do not have molars anymore in my upper case?

[Asthesawturns]

My dentist made one for by second molar. Its VERY neat. snaps on, nealry invidsible. He never indicated that this was a temprary solution. This "partial wraps all around the back molar, and less os around the front. I think I'd gag much if it fell backwards.

[gdprice]

Guide planes, rest seats and clasps are so precise wouldn't heating these up and changing their shape alter the whole geometry specific to the guiding surfaces and retention? Do these work with Kennedy Class I and II? Looks interesting though.

[dove]

Would be nice if full dentures could be made from the same material.
God blessings.

[NuttyCookie]

Question. Should both up and down partials have the same textual feeling and made out of the same material? Not smooth and dry sensation.

[jackbarr]

They look great are they nylon or vinyl?

[loissawyer]

I asked for this to my dentist he had no clue what I was talking about.

[sl]

Even covering the anterior third of the palate makes me lisp. Aren't there other options? For partials?

[LetYourLightShine]

How does this compare cost wise to resin-based partials? Wondering if this could be an option for medicaid to cover when they won't cover a metal-based partial.

[xro]

Now I wonder about the older flexible partials. I have metal and no problem with this so far.

[JanHigginbotham]

Question, can Youdo his material bridge with sixteenth in the front?.