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Flexible Dentures: An Review


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1 Additional Professor, Dept. of Prosthodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, India
     

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Patients looking for a comfortable alternative to traditional dentures could be interested in Flexible dentures, using advanced technology to fit around the shape of teeth and gums upon insertion, the flexible denture can be used when there is not enough bone for fitting dental implants to replace missing teeth. The flexible denture works by flexing into position, not needing the use of metal clasping mechanisms to hold the dentures in place. Individuals with irregularities in the shape of their mouth could benefit greatly from the treatment and experience a growth to their self-confidence.

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Removable Partial Denture, Flexible Denture, Undercuts.
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S. Pradeep
Additional Professor, Dept. of Prosthodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, India

Abstract


Patients looking for a comfortable alternative to traditional dentures could be interested in Flexible dentures, using advanced technology to fit around the shape of teeth and gums upon insertion, the flexible denture can be used when there is not enough bone for fitting dental implants to replace missing teeth. The flexible denture works by flexing into position, not needing the use of metal clasping mechanisms to hold the dentures in place. Individuals with irregularities in the shape of their mouth could benefit greatly from the treatment and experience a growth to their self-confidence.

Keywords


Removable Partial Denture, Flexible Denture, Undercuts.