Acrylic

Often referred to as tissue borne, these pink plastic dentures are supported mainly by the gums. While the plastic components can surround the existing teeth in the mouth, they do not gain any substantial levels of stability from them.

Some acrylic partial fittings feature metal clips or clasps, but rather than adding greater support, these fixtures simply help to retain the dentures in the correct position.

Dentures of this kind are typically cheaper to manufacture and require a less sophisticated design than other varieties, such as partial models made from cobalt chromium or flexible dentures. As a result, they are often recommended and fitted in situations when cost is a concern.

Other situations when these dentures typically offer advantages over alternative fixtures include when they are only required temporarily, or are being placed immediately on the day of a tooth’s extraction as a temporary measure.