Why Specify Sunflex® Partial Dentures?
Advantages
- No metal clasps — only tissue-colored clasps
that blend with gums
- Teeth and clasps can be added later
- More stain-resistant than other flexible acrylics
- Has the perfect degree of flexibility
- Can be rebased and repaired
- Will not warp or become brittle
- More comfortable, durable and stronger
- Guaranteed for life against breakage
Indications
- An aesthetically superior removable partial with full functionality and comfort
- Ideal for patients considering a removable
partial, but don't want metal clasps
- Perfect for patients that are allergic to monomer
- Excellent implant temporary partial
- The invisible flexible partial — no metal clasps
- Can be used in combination with metal framework
or precision attachments
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To keep them in place, traditional partial dentures are made of metal, which can be very noticeable, uncomfortable and even damaging. Sunflex's unique material blends with the natural gum tissue providing virtually invisible support and a much more attractive smile.
Compare Options
| Types of Restorations |
Pro's |
Con's |
| Metal and Acrylic Partial Dentures |
Affordable |
Can cause damage, Unattractive clasps, Uncomfortable, Allergy prone |
| Sunflex Partial Dentures |
Comfortable, Invisible, Metal-free, Affordable |
Patient may want more permanent solution |
| Crowns and Bridges |
Permanent, Invisible, Comfortable |
Expensive, Invasive, Painful |
| Implants |
Permanent, Invisible, Comfortable |
Expensive, Invasive, Lengthy process, Painful |
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Preparation
No tooth preparation is needed. Simply use a light
alginate impression that is poured up immediately
and a counter-model.
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Insertion Techniques
1. Submerge the Sunflex® Partial Denture in very
hot water for approximately one minute.
2. When the partial
cools to a tolerable temperature, gently insert it into the
patient’s mouth.
3. In case of clasp tightness, the clasp may
be loosened by submerging that part in hot water for 30
seconds, removing it and gently bending the clasp out
while holding it underneath running cold tap water.
4. The clasp can also be tightened by following the same
procedure but bending the clasp inward. If the restoration
needs further adjustment we recommend the Sunflex® Brown Rubber Points in our Sunflex® Tool Kit.
5. Use a low speed set to about 1700 RPMs and use fast, light scraping back and forth motions
to reduce area. DO NOT grind in one spot, be sure to keep
the point in constant motion (too much pressure may burn
or distort the restoration). The rubber point is very gentle
and will reduce slowly, evenly and leave a smooth surface.
6. Usually repolishing is not necessary for minor adjustments.
If major adjustments are needed, follow the same procedure
as above and then buff with a small buff wheel (using the
same technique as with the Brown Rubber Point, slow speed,
rapid back and forth movements).
NOTE: Fibers that appear during grinding can be removed
with a very sharp blade.
For more information on adjusting our partial dentures, read this Quick Technique article from Dentistry Today Magazine: Chairside Adjustments for Sunflex Partial Dentures.
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Preparation for Adding Teeth
1. Be sure the base of the partial is completely clean.
2. Take an
alginate impression with the partial in place in the mouth.
3. Make sure that the partial denture is fully seated in the impression
material.
4. Pour up immediately.
5. Send to Sun Dental Labs with instructions.
6. When you receive the partial back from Sun Dental Labs and are ready to fit it into the patient’s mouth, follow the hot water submersion procedure again, if necessary.
7. Remind your patients to read and follow the instructions found in “Patient Care".
Preparation for a Rebase
Due to the nature of this product, a traditional reline cannot
be made; however, the partial denture can easily be rebased by Sun Dental Labs.
1. Take a rubber base
impression under the partial.
2. The patient should close the
mouth as the rubber base material sets.
3. Once set, take an
alginate impression with the partial in place.
4. Remove the
impression from the mouth, keeping the partial in the light
alginate impression. Pour the model immediately. NOTE: Do not
separate the partial from the model (the laboratory needs
to work with the partial on the model).
5. Send to laboratory with instructions.
6. When you receive the partial from Sun Dental Labs and are ready to fit it into the patients mouth, follow the hot water submersion procedure again.
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