Partial ?

[GG - J]

Hey guys I just received the case back from one of my doctors today it's a lower partial we did it in acrylic he said it supposed to be in flexiilyte

On his original prescription he asked for acrylic and listen I'm going to redo the casing and get it right for him
I think more of my question is for you removable techs im mainly a fixed technician
what would make a doctor prescribe flexlyte over acrylic just trying to educate myself a little further

 

[TheLabGuy]

Flexible partial versus acrylic/flipper partial
Sounds like after getting a acrylic flipper (Temporary Treatment Partial Denture) the Doc changed his mind and now wants a flexible partial denture. In my lab, not a problem, but it's going to be a full charge.

 

[GG - J]

Appreciate response and yes full charge

 

[GG - J]

Why would a doc insist on flexiyte over acrylic

 

[TheLabGuy]

Why would a doc insist on flexiyte over acrylic

Better retention, less chance of breakage, smoother feeling to patient. However, that's all an opinion and not necessarily mine. Some cases it works great for, others a flipper would work better...more of a question to ask your Doc than us.

 

[GG - J]

Just called
Waiting for answer -

 

[bigj1972]

He wants more retention with clasps.
Patient goes "OMG, I don't want metal showing."
Dr. says "Not to worry, we have Wonder Flex".
You say "Well crap."
And it goes down hill in 12 months when a tooth pops out.

 

[Doris A]

He wants more retention with clasps.
Patient goes "OMG, I don't want metal showing."
Dr. says "Not to worry, we have Wonder Flex".
You say "Well crap."
And it goes down hill in 12 months when a tooth pops out.

That's why we make hard acrylic partials with Hot shot elite flexible clasps.

 

[FASTFNGR]

Hey guys I just received the case back from one of my doctors today it's a lower partial we did it in acrylic he said it supposed to be in flexiilyte

On his original prescription he asked for acrylic and listen I'm going to redo the casing and get it right for him
I think more of my question is for you removable techs im mainly a fixed technician
what would make a doctor prescribe flexlyte over acrylic just trying to educate myself a little further

1- I am thinking all acrylic could break and also not knowing wether it was an immediate one after extraction or not.
2-I do not see claps on this but if patient needed clasp it might show and adhesive might not be his best option.
3- patient changed his mind and want something that is unbreakable .
4- Dr gave patient discount on a permanent partial.
Full price and I do not see why there should be any discount.

 

[bigj1972]

That's why we make hard acrylic partials with Hot shot elite flexible clasps.

Which presents its own set of problems. I always tell my clients implants/ attachments ARE the esthetic option.
Then when the "They don't have the money" reply happens, then we go to "Option B". Keeps it in context instead of some kind of super RPD, off the shelf, upgrade solution.

The major benefit of a flexible is not "esthetic clasps", but a flexible major connector. But as far as OP, this case is good to go if it had SS clasps. Flexible clasps are gonna be tough for this case because there's not much HOC. If Full flexible, better be one of the more rigid. Don't use a nylon.

 

[Doris A]

Which presents its own set of problems. I always tell my clients implants/ attachments ARE the esthetic option.
Then when the "They don't have the money" reply happens, then we go to "Option B". Keeps it in context instead of some kind of super RPD, off the shelf, upgrade solution.

The major benefit of a flexible is not "esthetic clasps", but a flexible major connector. But as far as OP, this case is good to go if it had SS clasps. Flexible clasps are gonna be tough for this case because there's not much HOC. If Full flexible, better be one of the more rigid. Don't use a nylon.

This case would be perfect for hard acrylic with flexible clasps. We bring the clasp out of the denture tooth beside the tooth to be clasped.

 

[bigj1972]

Oh I know. But like I said, mechanical retention with acetals have there own issues. And you still have HOC problems for retention. This ones gonna need lobster claws.

 

[Nathan Ardelean]

Oh I know. But like I said, mechanical retention with acetals have there own issues. And you still have HOC problems for retention. This ones gonna need lobster claws.

"lobster claws" yes! that's so true