What exactly is an invisible denture? Is an invisible denture truly invisible? What are its characteristics, advantages and disadvantages? What are its indications? Below, I will answer these questions one by one for you.
- Definition
An invisible denture is a type of removable denture. It adopts elastic resin clasps located at the natural gingival margin, providing excellent simulation, hence its reputation. Elastic resin is a new type of denture restoration material introduced into China from the United States in 1995. Currently, the proportion of invisible removable dentures in China exceeds 50%. - Characteristics
Invisible dentures are characterized by high strength, appropriate elasticity, good flexibility, and translucence. Their color is close to natural gingival tissue, offering excellent biomimetic effects and good concealment, thus earning them the name “invisible denture.” The rigid removable dentures produced by Shenzhen HINNO Dental Lab are highly popular among doctors from various countries. We welcome inquiries.
III. Advantages and Disadvantages
- Advantages
- Lifelike and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
- Reliable retention of the denture.
- Buffers chewing pressure in the edentulous area and provides physiological massage.
- Conducive to protecting abutment teeth, gingiva, and maintaining cleanliness.
- Affordable price. For detailed china dental lab price list information, please contact HINNO, and we will promptly provide you with our reasonable pricing.
- Disadvantages
- Foreign body sensation.
- Material ages and discolors quickly.
- Decreased retention over prolonged use.
- Accelerates alveolar ridge resorption.
- Lower chewing efficiency.
- Indications
- Individual anterior tooth loss with long clinical crowns and large undercuts on abutment teeth.
- Multiple spaced teeth loss with a common path of insertion.
- Edentulous arches with good alveolar ridge conditions.
- Can be used to make gingival dentures, food traps, periodontal splints, occlusal splints, and orthodontic retainers.
- Advice for Dentists
Due to the special fabrication techniques and materials of invisible dentures, they are irreparable, meaning damage during use cannot be repaired. Generally, invisible materials age quickly, discoloring and losing elasticity within two years in the mouth. Therefore, invisible dentures are classified as temporary restorations abroad.
- Establish a correct restoration perspective for patients. Invisible dentures are a cosmetic denture restoration with good sealing, no metal clasps, easy removal, easy cleaning, no wear on healthy teeth, comfortable mouthfeel, good aesthetics in the mouth, and low price.
- Do not recommend invisible dentures as long-term restorations to patients. Invisible dentures are classified as temporary restorations abroad, with a general lifespan of two years. They are prone to discoloration and aging, and damage is irreparable.
- When fitting invisible dentures for patients initially, use hot water soaking technique. Since the material of invisible dentures is nylon-based and has a certain degree of plasticity at high temperatures, soak the invisible denture in hot water until it reaches a temperature acceptable to the patient’s mouth before fitting it, facilitating better seating, fitting, and sealing.
- When adjusting the denture base and clasps of invisible dentures for patients, use intermittent, cooled, pressure-welded grinding. During adjustment, grind in one direction, accumulating burrs in one area, and finally remove them with a sharp blade. During grinding, ensure water cooling and intermittent grinding to prevent deformation of the denture.
