
Temporary Acrylic Partial
This restoration is geared towards a transitional solution for partially edentulous patients. Often used for missing teeth in a growing child or adolescent, or as a temporary for implant placement, these partials are made of acrylic framework only.
Advantages
Cost effective tooth replacement
Disadvantages
- Removable, must be cleaned
- Acrylic framework only, limited strength
Indications
For temporary placement
Missing teeth in growing child or adolescent
Temporary for implant placement
Material
- Structure:
- Acrylic – Vertex or Lucitone 199 denture acrylic
- Stainless steel wire clasps as needed, available with esthetic clasp options
- Ivostar teeth
Process
- Structure: Formed with wax and set teeth in position
- Stainless steel wire clasps as needed
- Available with esthetic clasp options
- Heat cured under pressure.