DuraFlex™
Indications
History of partial frame breakage
Alternative to implants or fixed products
Acrylic allergies
Contraindications
Need for more rigid appliance due to poor soft tissue support or few remaining teeth
Health of teeth is too poor to support clasp
Minimal vertical clearance, less than 5mm
Flat ridge
Immediate applications
Benefits of DuraFlex™
Simple to adjust and polish
Lifelike pink shades with veined acrylic details
Thin, lightweight, and flexible for easy insertion
More durable than acrylic
Won’t absorb stains and odors
What to Send
Upper and lower models or impressions
Bite registration
Tooth shade
Valplast®
Indications
Most traditional partial application
Metal sensitivity or acrylic allergy
Contraindications
Need for more rigid appliance due to poor soft tissue support
Not recommended for immediates
Minimal vertical clearance, less than 5mm
Benefits of Valplast
Comfort: Thin, lightweight, and flexible
Aesthetic and biocompatible
Tissue or tooth prep not required
More durable than acrylic
Valplast® Hot Tip
Just before delivery, immerse the partial in hot tap water for final patient customization. This hot water bath increases flexibility and adaption of the flexible partial, improving patient comfort and ease of insertion.
Tips for a Successful Valplast® Case
Use alginate impression material
Send poured model showing vestibular extension
Send bite registration and tooth shade
Try-in recommended for bilateral free end partials
Cast Partials
Vital Dental high-strength cast metal partials are made with cobalt-chrome alloy. Our alloy features a refined surface that polishes to a high-mirrored shine and is resistant to plaque buildup and are nickel-free, beryllium-free and iron-free. When a patient requires the strength of a cast partial, but with the aesthetics of a flexible partial, Vital Dental hybrid partial is an excellent choice. Our hybrid partial consists of a cobalt-chrome cast metal subframe with flexible clasps or saddles. Clasps can be effectively hidden by crafting them from our clear or tissue-shaded Valplast or Duraflex thermoplastic materials.
Benefits
Less invasive and less expensive than bridges or implants.
Cobalt-chrome alloy increases adjustability while still limiting breakability.
High strength alloy also makes for thinner frameworks and stronger clasps.
Perfect for patients with certain metal allergies.
Indications
To replace several teeth in the same quadrant or both quadrants of the same arch.
As a temporary replacement for missing teeth in a child.
To replace missing teeth for patients who do not want a fixed bridge or implants.
To serve as a splint to support periodontally involved teeth.
For patients who maintain good oral hygiene.
Contraindications
Lack of suitable teeth in the arch to support, stabilize, and retain the removable prosthesis.
Rampant caries or severe periodontal conditions that threaten the remaining teeth in the arch.
A lack of patient acceptance for esthetic reasons.
Chronic poor oral hygiene.
What to Send
Upper and lower models or impressions with tooth preparations
Tooth shade
Bite registration
ClearFrame™
Indications
Metal-free or aesthetic RPD required
When a flexible partial is contraindicated by a flat ridge, a long free end saddle, or few remaining teeth
Contraindications
Class II or Class III mobile teeth
Short clinical crown length or lack of adequate undercut on abutment teeth
Acrylic allergies
Limited inter-occlusal space, less than 5mm
Benefits of ClearFrame™
Metal free aesthetics and increased patient comfort
Vertical stability with occlusal rests
Can reline, repair, and polish acrylic saddles chairside
Less expensive than traditional metal partials
Hygienic, will not absorb stains and odors
No metal taste
Material Properties
ClearFrame™ is made from state-of-the-art injection-molded nylon material that is strong and non-porous yet easy to adjust and re-polish. The clasps work in the same manner as on a metal framework, engaging undercut on the buccal or labial of the patient’s teeth. The partial does not contain Bisphenol A.
What to Send
Upper and lower models or impressions with tooth preparations
Bite registration
Tooth shade
