PARTIAL DENTURE OPTIONS

“We never knew therewere so many options available to eliminateshiny metal clasps.”

SimplyNaturalPartialsTM

This industry standardalloy is manufactured

in a unique qualitycontrolled process

that creates a strong,lightweight, and

comfortable partial denture.

Vitallium® 2000

Thermoflex is astrong resin claspthat matches yourexisting tooth colorand can be used inmost cases to replaceshiny metal clasps.

Thermoflex™

When you want thestrength of metal and

the esthetics of Valplastthis is your best

choice. By utilizingValplast clasps with

Vitallium your partialwill not interfere with

your smile.

Vitallium®/Valplast®

The use of gold in den-tistry dates back to the

early Egyptians. Using goldcan improve the look ofbasic metal clasps and isthe most biocompatible

metal available.

Gold

Valplast, a durable tissue colored thermoplastic, can be used with or without all available metals to improve thelook and feel of your partial denture.

Valplast®

If you’re sensitive tomost conventional

metals,Titanium couldbe the answer. Its high

strength, and lightweight make it very

comfortable to wear.

Titanium

When your remainingteeth need to bereplaced with crownsand a partial, your den-tist may suggest a partialthat attaches to yourcrowns with special connectors creating amore esthetic and comfortable partial.

Partial with CrownsEnlarged view

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There are many choices of materials to usefor creating your custom designed partial denture. Your dentist will determine yourunique needs through an oral examinationand present your options. Your product choices may include some of the following:

Choose the Right Partial for You

Getting a new partial can be simple andpainless and typically, no drilling of your teeth is needed. Your dentist will determineyour unique dental needs in order to give you a comfortable partial.

Follow your dentist’s care and cleaning instructions to keep your new partial looking great for many years to come.

What is Involved

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During your next appointment, yourdentist will review your treatmentoptions and take final impres-sions.These impressions are sentto the laboratory to begin fabrication of your new partial.

At the following appointment,your partial is evaluated forcomfort and tooth position.Using a wax try-in of yourpartial denture, your dentistensures that your new teethare positioned correctly.This wax try-in issent to the laboratory for final processing.

At the final appointment, yournew Simply Natural Partial isdelivered.Your dentist willexplain the proper careneeded to maintain your par-tial for maximum longevity.

On your first visit, after an oral examina-tion, your dentist will ask key questionsabout your partial denture.This information ensures that your partialwill be designed to be comfortable,esthetic and durable. Preliminaryimpressions are taken and sent tothe laboratory for your final treat-ment plan.

Before

After

Before

After

“With my old partial, I was afraid tosmile. Now I smile all the time.”

Vitallium is a registered trademark of the Austenal Company, Chicago, IL.Thermoflex is a trademark of the Austenal Company, Chicago, IL.Valplast is a registered trademark of Valplast International Corporation,

Long Island City, NY.Clinical dentistry and patients provided by Dr. Ray Padilla,West Covina, CA.

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Before & After Cases

“I hardly notice I’m wearing a partial.”

Your Simply Natural Partial is individually handcrafted by skilled dental technicians using provenpartial designs, high quality materials, and state ofthe art equipment.This process guarantees thatyour new partial will be strong, durable, and com-fortable for many years to come.

Ask your dentist how Simply Natural Partials can improve and restore your missing teeth.

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Your dentist is among a select group of trained professionals that offer Simply Natural Partials.

To improve the look and durability of your new partial denture, ask your dentist about premium denture teeth.