Types of full dentures materials

Full dentures are commonly made with an acrylic resin base and acrylic teeth, while some designs use metal reinforcement or alternative polymers.

Conventional dentures commonly use polymethyl methacrylate acrylic for the base and teeth. Flexible thermoplastic materials and metal components may be used for selected designs, but material choice depends on support, strength, repairability, allergies, and the opposing arch.

A dentist takes impressions or digital scans, records the jaw relationship, performs a try-in when appropriate, and fits the finished denture. Remove and clean it as instructed, clean the mouth, and do not adjust it yourself.

Seek review for persistent sore spots, looseness, clicking, difficulty chewing, or a denture that causes gagging. A broken denture should be repaired professionally, especially if sharp edges injure the mucosa.

Ask which material suits your tissues and bite, how the denture will be repaired, whether an implant-supported design is suitable, and how often the fit should be checked.