Acrylic Dentures Acrylic Dentures are like the $50 cameras that you can pick up at a supermarket. They take pictures, but obviously, you won't find professional photographers carrying them. If you want a cheap, quick and easy snapshot, they are OK. If you are taking pictures to impress people, then perhaps, you should think of getting a better camera. Acrylic Dentures are probably the oldest type of dentures in the market. They are still useful for people who are not demanding and budget conscious. We sometimes make acrylic dentures as temporary dentures before implant restoration. They are also good as immediate dentures as they are more easily relined and adjusted than other types of dentures. The problem with acrylic is that it's not very strong compared to metal-based dentures and other newer materials on the market. A weaker material means greater thickness is required. Hence, acrylic dentures tend to be thick and bulky. Acrylic is a stable material. However, it does undergo some dimensional changes during processing. Hence, acrylic dentures tend nogt to fit so well. Quite a bit of adjustment is often needed when the dentist issues the final denture. Most acrylic partial dentures need metal clasps to help them hold on to the remaining teeth. These are usually stainless steel wires. If they are visible, they may affect aesthetics. Full acrylic dentures are often without metal as there are no more teeth left for the denture to grip on. So how do these dentures stay in the mouth? The upper full denture works by sealing itself into the upper jaw like a cup. The lower full denture is a lot harder to seal. There is also a much narrower area that the denture can rest on because of the tongue. For most people, lower full dentures are quite loose. We generally do not recommend acrylic dentures as permanent dentures. There are several other types of dentures that you can choose to do if your budget allows. Please call 62358316 for appointments or email us or Be Our Facebook Fan