Acrylic dentures: advantages and disadvantages, reviews
Acrylic dentures( dental) in the dental market occupy a leading place and are more popular among patients. Affordable cost and excellent quality are the main advantages of this product. The product can be used for full adentia or for the restoration of one tooth.
Design Features
Acrylic designs are the most common type of prosthetics. They are made using sophisticated technology. First, injection molding is carried out, then the acrylic plastics are modified, and a denture is obtained.
Acrylic prostheses have amazing properties. They retain their color, density and shape for a long time. Artificial teeth are produced in sets that can also be different. Therefore, for each patient, a dentist can choose an individual variant. 
Varieties of products
Acrylic dentures can be divided into several main types.
- Complete. Can be used if the tooth is completely absent. There is only one small drawback: in the absence of teeth, the prosthesis is not very securely attached.
- Conditionally removable. They are attached to the implant, implanted earlier. They differ in reliable fixation and excellent quality.
- Partial. Can be established only if there is at least one tooth left in the oral cavity. He will act as a support, to which the prosthesis will be attached.
The doctor selects the type of prosthesis, depending on the problem with which the patient consults him.
The main advantages of
Dental prostheses made of acrylic plastic have the following advantages:
- is suitable for patients of any age category;
- prostheses are installed very quickly, with a dentist it takes no more than 15-20 minutes;
- is easy to remove and put on, so it's not difficult to do it yourself at home;
- during chewing the person does not feel discomfort, the load is evenly distributed over the oral cavity;
- shade of the prosthesis can be as close to natural as possible, the surrounding people will never guess that you have artificial teeth;
- the weight of the denture from acrylic is small, so the product is practically not felt in the mouth;
- is affordable for everyone, which is now very rare for dental services;
- in case the prosthesis is broken, it is not worth worrying, for the reason that it can easily be repaired.
Some disadvantages of
Despite all the advantages listed above, the removable acrylic denture is not an irreproachable design. Before the patient decides to establish himself this, one must know about some of his shortcomings, so that later he does not face unpleasant surprises.
- Plastic from acrylic has a porous structure. Over time, the prosthesis begins to collect plaque, which leads to the development of inflammatory processes in the oral cavity.
- When wearing a prosthesis, you can get a mucous membrane injury.
- If a denture made of acrylic is worn for a long time, this will negatively affect the condition of the body. The fact is that the material releases substances that contribute to the development of an allergic reaction.
- There is caries and other dental diseases if it is premature not to change the prosthesis and not look after it.
Nylon or acrylic: which is better
Very often patients ask dentists about which dentures are better - nylon or acrylic? In fact, both sides have their positive and negative sides. We will analyze them in the table.
| Acryl | Nylon |
| Solid frame | Elastic material that fits well to the gums |
| Keeps shape for a long time | Deforms over time |
| Collects plaque | Does not absorb odors, builds no deposits |
| With prolonged use, it releases toxins that can harm the body | Does not release toxins |
| Available for each cost | Very high price |
| Special adhesive can be used to provide better fixation | Klei can not be used |
It is necessary to choose prostheses based on individual features of the oral cavity and the whole organism.
Basic rules of care
To ensure that acrylic dentures last a long time, they must be constantly taken care of. The presented recommendations and tips will prompt you how to do it correctly.
- After the prosthesis has been installed, it is not recommended to remove it from the mouth for several days. This is necessary in order for a person to become accustomed to construction more quickly.
- When you are completely accustomed to the prosthesis, remove it every night, then carefully clean it with a special solution for disinfection.
- It is very important to clean the structure at least 2 times a day.
- Visit the dentist regularly to check the integrity of the product.
- Try not to eat too much.
- If the acrylic dentures are broken, you should immediately contact the dentist and fix them.
Semi-rigid prosthesis Vertex
Not so long ago a new acrylic prosthesis Vertex appeared on the dental market. According to reviews it is clear that the quality of the design is really impressive.
Advantages of the new design:
- does not absorb odors;
- does not contain toxic substances;
- reliable and durable, tightly fixed;
- does not absorb moisture.
The product is available in four colors. A dentist selects the perfect color for each patient individually. 
Acrylic dentures: reviews
Reviews of patients about acrylic prostheses can be found different. Some say that the design contributes to the appearance of an unpleasant odor in the oral cavity. Others say that to the prostheses of acrylic just need a little getting used, then they will not interfere.
However, with one fact everyone agrees - they are solid and reliable, they serve for a long time. In addition, with proper and timely care can get rid of the unpleasant odor.
If you have a problem with the teeth, which obliges you to put dentures, then it will be best to choose a removable acrylic construction. An experienced dentist will individually select a shade, install the prosthesis so that you will not feel it at all.