Edentulism: Finding the Perfect Fit with Partial Dentures

The Valplast partial is fabricated using thermoplastic biocompatible nylon. The material is so resilient it is backed by a lifetime warranty protection against breakage of the partial base.

Besides being extremely durable, this option offers superior esthetics that patients expect. Patients are extremely knowledgeable and have high expectations, and this option helps to satisfy even the most discerning of patients. In addition, Valplast comes in a wide variety of tissue colors that enables these restorations to blend seamlessly in the oral cavity without the need for metal clasps.

These appliances provide more than an esthetic solution. They are important for proper mastication and to prevent unwanted tooth movements such as drifting or overeruption. For this appliance to be effective, you must wear it. Valplast offers one of the most comfortable solutions for patients requiring a solution to missing dentition. When an appliance causes discomfort, compliance becomes difficult. The flexibility of Valplast offers functionality and smooth integration within the mouth. Also, this flexible material provides for equal distribution of the forces of mastication, improving the longevity of the partial.

Valplast Best Practices

• The appliance is completely tissue-bearing, requiring no preparation.
• An alginate impression is recommended
• For optimal results, a wax try-in is suggested.
• The appliance should be heated up to body temperature before insertion. This can be accomplished using hot tap water for 60 seconds.
• Adjustments must be handled with care. This is especially true for adjustments being made to the clasps, as the clasps are critical with regard to retention.
• To adjust a tight clasp, put it in the hot tap water and bend outward.
• To adjust a loose clasp, put it in the hot tap water and bend inward.
• To properly polish the Valplast appliance, we use a bullet-shaped, straight handpiece silicone polisher specifically for acrylic. It should be medium grit.

Should it become necessary to add teeth to a Valplast appliance, it can be done by taking an alginate impression with the appliance in place (figure 4).