The material is used for removable prosthetic appliances, including partial dentures, orthodontic devices, occlusal splints and night guards, whether permanent or temporary.
What can flexibility change for a partial denture?
Flexible dentures can help retention by forming a seal around the denture border. Acrylic teeth held in flexible dentures had better retention when extra mechanical retention was provided.
Polyamide surfaces may be rougher than PMMA before and after polishing. Roughness can cause discomfort or discolouration and may contribute to microbial colonisation and biofilm formation.
