Advertisement
Help Keep Boards Alive. Support us by going ad free today. See here: https://subscriptions.boards.ie/.
If we do not hit our goal we will be forced to close the site.

Current status: https://keepboardsalive.com/

Annual subs are best for most impact. If you are still undecided on going Ad Free - you can also donate using the Paypal Donate option. All contribution helps. Thank you.
https://www.boards.ie/group/1878-subscribers-forum

Private Group for paid up members of Boards.ie. Join the club.

Valplast denture experience?

  • 27-03-2019 10:41PM
    #1
    OU812
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,099 ✭✭✭


    I lost partially lost a lateral incisor & totally lost a canine tooth several years ago in an accident. I was able to get a bridge crown on what remained of the incisor which was fantastic as you couldn't tell the difference. Unfortunately, a couple of months ago, the incisor snapped & I ended up loosing both teeth (obv).

    I'm hoping to be able to get a couple of implants next year (too much expense this year), so opted for a denture as a quick & relatively inexpensive fix.

    Thing is, I hate it. The pallet isn't even that big & it fits really well, but I hate the feel of the thing in there. The thickness of it is still putting my speech off several months later.

    I was thinking of getting a valplast partial denture as these were recommended as being far more comfortable, almost palletless & almost unnoticeable.

    Has anyone had any and could give some experience of them against the older hard type?


Comments

  • #2
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,251 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    Valplast dentures are flexable so they move around like mad, get grubby fast and generally are worse. I made one for a patient years ago, and we both agreed it was aweful, labs ahve really stopped pushing them too as there were a lot of issues. An acrylic denture is a poxy thing but spending more money on something temporary is a waste.

    Resin bonded bridge can get people through a few years while they save for the implants?


  • #3
    OU812
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,099 ✭✭✭OU812


    Can a resin bonded bridge span a gap of two teeth?


  • #4
    Fishorsealant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 258 ✭✭Fishorsealant


    OU812 wrote: »
    Can a resin bonded bridge span a gap of two teeth?

    The thinking is to get two resin bonded bridges to fill the space for two gaps.
    One in front of and one behind the gap, each replacing one tooth.

    In general rbbs are suitable for single tooth replacement only.

    Case selection is important to ensure success. You'd have to visit a dentist to see if they are suitable. Really the teeth used anchors would need be healthy or minimally restored and your bite should be favourable.


Advertisement