Affordable Flexible Denture Solutions

Flexible dentures have found their own special place in the world of removable dentures. They offer great comfort and looks for many patients. As Istar Dental Lab, we see their big benefits, especially for patients who want a solution that is metal-free, fits well, and looks good. However, we also point out how important it is to understand the limits of the materials, the reasons not to use them in certain cases, and the problems with long-term care.

At Istar Dental Lab, we are leading the way with new ideas. We are always investing in research and new methods to bring you the most modern and dependable flexible denture solutions. We promise to work with you to get through these changes, making sure that together, we give the best care and the best results for your patients.

Why Choose Our Flexible Denture Lab Service?

Working with us means you get more than just a product. You get a team that is focused on helping your practice do well. We know you need to deliver great results for your patients.

Great Prices: We offer low-cost flexible dentures and budget-friendly options. This helps you control the costs your patients pay and give them clear choices for flexible denture prices. We help you find the cheapest way to get flexible dentures for your patients.

Top-Quality Materials: The main part of our flexible dentures is the material that makes up the denture base. Unlike a normal cobalt-chromium alloy (Co-Cr) partial, our flexible options use modern polymers. The Nylon flexible dentures we offer, including Valplast flexible dentures, provide excellent comfort. We also use the Lucitone Flexible Resin System (FRS) and materials from Flexiplast for a wide range of choices. We can even work with titane (material) for certain cases. This variety helps you make the best choice when deciding between flexible and cast metal partials.

Great Looks: Our goal is to create dentures that look natural. Many of our options, like our popular invisible dentures, are metal-free partial dentures. They are dentures with no metal hooks showing, which helps create a great-looking smile.

Help for Your Practice: We offer more than just the making process. We provide denture advice and support for every case. We understand that dentures sometimes need adjustments and offer a warranty on flexible dentures. Our process is made for both dentists and denture specialists (prosthodontists).

Our Different Types of Flexible Partial Dentures

We offer a range of flexible denture options to fit every patient’s needs and budget.

• Flexible Partial Dentures: These are the most common type, used to replace one or more missing teeth. Their flexibility helps them hold on well by gripping the natural curves of the gums, which often gets rid of the need for ugly metal hooks.
• Flexible Full Dentures: These are less common, but flexible materials can be used for full dentures. They are especially useful when the jawbone has shrunk a lot and normal hard dentures have trouble staying in place and being comfortable. However, their flexibility can make them less stable and harder to chew with in full-mouth cases.
• Immediate Flexible Dentures: These are made before a tooth is pulled and put in right after. They act as a temporary replacement while the gums are healing. They are good at adjusting to gum changes after a tooth is pulled.

We even have options for an acrylic flexible denture. Our selection of flexible partials is large. Here are a few popular choices.

Our modern dental lab process makes sure every set of custom-made dentures meets the highest standards. The goal is clear talk and great results.

Tech Info for Dentists

Our flexible denture technology is built on being precise and using quality materials.

3D Printing Technologies:

• Material News: Several new flexible photopolymer resins are now available for Stereolithography (SLA) et Traitement numérique de la lumière (DLP) 3D printing. These materials try to copy the stretch and strength of old-style flexible denture materials but offer better printing and easier finishing. Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and high-performance polymer blends are also being looked at for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) to make flexible frames.
• Which Printers Are Best: ALS et DLP are currently the top choices for making test models of flexible dentures because they are very precise and can use soft, body-friendly resins. Multi-material jetting is a new method for making dentures with different levels of flex, which allows for adding soft liners and hard bases in one printing job.
• Avantages : 3D printing allows for fast designs made for each patient, making them much faster to produce. Digital methods also create less waste and offer a better fit and bite.

When to Use Them and When Not To

Understanding the right situations for flexible dentures, along with their good and bad points, is key for the best patient results.

Good Times to Use Flexible Dentures

Flexible dentures are a good choice in these situations:

• Patients with Acrylic Allergies: For people who have allergic reactions to PMMA monomers, flexible materials are a body-friendly option.
• Cases with Large Gum Undercuts: Their flexibility lets them grip onto the gums’ natural curves, providing a great hold without needing surgery or metal hooks.
• When Looks Are Very Important: The lack of visible metal hooks and the way they blend in perfectly with the gums make them look very natural, especially for fixing front teeth.
• Patients Wanting More Comfort: The natural flex and lighter weight often lead to better comfort and a quicker adjustment period compared to hard dentures.
• As a Temporary or Transitional Fix: They are easy to make and adjust, making them good for putting in right after teeth are pulled or as a short-term solution.

Drawbacks and Reasons Not to Use Them

Even with their benefits, flexible dentures have major limits and reasons they shouldn’t be used, which must be looked at carefully.

• Severe Jawbone Shrinkage: Flexible dentures need enough jawbone height and width to be stable. If the bone has shrunk a lot, there isn’t enough support, leading to a poor fit, more movement, and pain.
• Deep Bite or a Bad Bite: Patients with a deep bite have a high risk of the denture failing. The flexible base isn’t stiff enough to handle strong bite forces, which can cause it to bend, become unstable, and wear out quickly.
• Grinding or Clenching Habits: These habits create very strong forces that can stretch the materials past their limit, causing them to bend permanently, break, or lose their hold.
• Not Enough Space Between Jaws: A minimum thickness (usually 1.5–2 mm) is needed for strength. If there isn’t enough space, the denture might be too thin and could break.
• Sharp Bones or Bumps in the Mouth: Sharp spots on the jawbone or bone growths can cause pain and sores. Unlike acrylic, flexible bases are very hard to adjust or reline to fit around these spots.
• Allergy to Thermoplastic Materials: Though not common, some patients can have allergic reactions to the materials, showing up as red, irritated gums, a burning feeling, or sores.
• Poor Dental Hygiene: Flexible dentures can collect more plaque because they fit so closely to the gums. The material’s tiny pores can also be a home for germs, raising the risk of new cavities, gum disease, and mouth sores.
• Hard to Reline or Repair: Flexible dentures are very hard to adjust or fix because they don’t bond well with normal repair materials. This often means the denture has to be completely remade, which costs more in the long run.
• Facteurs liés au patient : Patients who have trouble using their hands, have memory problems, or don’t follow instructions may find it hard to put in, take out, and clean the dentures.

Large studies show that a big group (30–40%) of patients missing some teeth may have at least one major reason not to get flexible dentures. For these patients, other options should be considered, like normal acrylic partials, implant-supported dentures, or precision attachment partials.

How They Compare to Normal Dentures

A direct comparison of flexible dentures with normal hard acrylic dentures and other options is needed to get a full understanding of how useful they are.

Material and Performance Comparison

Contact Us Now

Our lab works with a wide range of clients, from small clinics to large groups and non-profits. We believe everyone should be able to get quality dental replacements.

To get started, just send us your case. We are ready to be your partner in providing the best solutions for fixing teeth. Let us help you offer the best low-cost flexible dentures and Valplast flexible dentures to your patients.