Denture Materials
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Usually made from acrylic, stainless
steel, and chromium-cobalt, but can be made nylon, a gold
alloy, and titanium. |
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Most pink-colored acrylics and vinyls
contain cadmium, which is considered toxic and/or immune
reactive. The alternative is to use cadmium-free pink or
clear materials. |
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Metals are used to increase rigidity
and increase retention of the prosthesis in the mouth
during function. If metals are not used, the opposite is
true, which is not desirable from a functional criteria. |
Many thanks to Ron King,
DDS, Minneapolis, MN
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