Flexible Dentures

Question 1

Difference between flexible denture and hard denture?

Answer 1

engages soft tissue undercuts whereas hard use teeth for retention

Question 2

Commercial names

Answer 2

Valplast
Thermosens (@ JCUD)
Flexite

Question 3

Clinical steps (6)

Answer 3

1. Alginate impressions, study models –> determine which soft tissue undercuts can be utilised
2. Secondary impression with PVS or polyether
3. Jaw relation and shade selection
4. Try in
5. Deliver
6. Recall

Question 4

How to/not to adjust.

Answer 4

normal acrylic bur will not trim, need to use special flexible denture burs or freeze for 20-30mins then use normal acrylic bur

Question 5

Denture care/instructions

Answer 5

• clean with specific* denture cleaner soaked for 10-15 per day, overnight or atleast 3x/week
• dont brush–> may remove polish and roughen surface
• rinse after eating
• keep in water or denture cleaner when not being force to keep hydrated
• keep away from dogs/pets
• dropping wont damage base but may # teeth

*other brands not recommended