Protezat parciale termoplastike

Abstract

Thermoplastic dentures are mainly used for the therapy of partial edentulism, but not only. They are made of flexible materials, that are more resistant to breaking, and thinner than classic resin prostheses or prostheses with metal con- struction. Due to their chemical composition and the man- ner of fabrication (by injection), they are suitable for cases that show allergies to the residual monomer of classic RPD or to allergens from the metals used for the fabrication of RMD with metal construction. They are more aesthetic because their clasps are made of the same material as the prosthesis, with the color of the tooth or gingiva. Not only RPD can be fabricated from thermoplastic materials, but also full dentures, clasps, fiber-reinforced fixed partial den- tures, temporary crowns and bridges, obturators, speech therapy devices, briquettes and orthodontic retainers, trays for taking a functional impression, occlusal splints, anti “sleep apnea” devices, gingival simulators and pros- thetic implant holders (abutments).