What is acetal resin?
What matters about a polymer denture base?
Polymer frameworks have different thermal expansion and elasticity from metal frameworks. Those differences affect how a framework behaves under use.
[2]Where does this material sit in a denture?
Which other materials are named?
PMMA is the acrylic resin most often named for denture bases. PEEK and PEKK are high-performance polymers discussed for oral prosthetics, while ceramic and metal are other restoration materials in the comparison.
[2]What can affect denture support?
Non-metal clasp removable partial dentures made with thermoplastic resins can have inadequate support around abutment teeth. Low elastic modulus is identified as one reason for that support problem.
[2]What limitations are reported for polymer frameworks?
Reported limitations include high thermal expansion, lower elasticity modulus, faster degradation than metal, and possible chemical leaching that may be cytotoxic.
[2]Frequently asked questions
Why does support matter in a non-metal clasp denture?
Low elastic modulus in thermoplastic resins can leave less support on the abutment teeth in a non-metal clasp removable partial denture.
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