Partial Removables

When a Valplast partial requires a reline, it is usually jumped to a new base (rebase). To have us add a tooth, reline, or rebase the partial, please follow the following steps.

• A wash impression is taken inside the partial using light body PVS material. Be sure to use a light coating of adhesive inside the partial.
• Before you insert the partial into the mouth for the wash impression, inject a small amount of impression material around the buccal of the teeth that are clasped. This will ensure that the undercut areas are captured
• When the wash impression is made, the patient closes his/her mouth gently to ensure the partial if fully seated and the occlusion is accurate, as the PVS material is setting.
• Once the PVS material has set, an impression is taken inside a tray and the impression is removed from the mouth with the partial and the wash material reline in place.
• Carefully examine the partial to assure that it is positioned correctly and did not unseat when the pick up impression was made.
• Send the pick up impression with wash reline inside the partial to us for rebase or reline.
• If you use alginate material for the pick up impression of the partial and PVS wash/reline impression, then you must pour the impression before sending it to us.

We recommend that only Val-Clean concentrated denture cleaner be used for all Valplast Flexible Partial cases. Val-Clean can be ordered directly from the company by calling (888) 325-3260 or visit there site at http://www.valclean.com.

Valplast Flexibility Means Adjustability

Valplast uses a unique tissue bearing technique for retention for which no tooth or tissue preparation is needed. Your Certified Valplast Laboratory requires only a model poured promptly from an alginate impression and counter-model. A wax try-in is suggested prior to completion of the case. Special abrasives and techniques will allow you to make adjustments and fine tune the fit of any Valplast® partial just as you would with acrylic. Follow these simple instructions to ensure success when working with your next Valplast® case.

First Insertion of a Valplast® Denture

Valplast® resin is engineered to provide exactly the right degree of strength and flexibility inside a patients mouth. In order to facilitate a smooth first insertion of the denture, it is best to simulate the conditions of the oral environment by bringing the Valplast® denture up to body temperature. This may be done by immersing the denture in hot tap water for a period of 30-60 seconds before inserting it into the patient's mouth. This will give the material the same flexural modulus that it would have at body temperature and will enable the patient to adapt to their new prosthesis faster and easier. This procedure will also provide you with important information regarding the fit and comfort of the denture in the event that it may need minor

Adjusting a Clasp

Because material thickness and the design of a clasp play an important role in providing retention and stability to a Valplast® Flexible Partial Denture, it is important to exercise caution when adjusting a Valplast® clasp. In many cases, it may not be necessary to adjust the thickness or gingival extension of a Valplast® clasp as this could change the flexibility of the material. If a clasp fits too tight in the patient's mouth it is recommended to place the clasp in hot water for 60 seconds then bend the clasp outwards and allow it to cool down gradually to relax the elastic memory of the material. If a clasp is too loose you may use the same technique, bending the clasp inwards to tighten it.

Minor Relief

In some cases, it may be necessary to provide minor relief to the denture in order to provide a better fit and increased comfort for the patient. This may be done by using the Valplast® #13 Green Stone on a slow speed handpiece to relieve the denture surfaces and borders. A constant motion of the bur over the material contact surface will yield a very smooth surface that usually does not require repolishing.adjustments.

To learn how to care for a Valplast partial, please visit Valplast Corporation at https://www.valplast.com/caring-for-your-valplast.

• tcs® Unbreakable material is manufactured in the U.S.A. from the highest quality materials.
• Unbreakable: Replacing or repairing broken partials is expensive and inconvenient. Patients have to be without their partials while they’re waiting for them to be repaired. A tcs® partial won’t break if it is dropped or mishandled. Please remember, however, that the resin teeth are still breakable.
• Lightweight and Comfortable: Patients get used to them quickly and soon forget they’re wearing them!
• Aesthetic: tcs® Unbreakable blends naturally with the surrounding tissue and gums. In fact, they’re practically invisible. Younger patients will appreciate the natural look of tcs® Unbreakable. Our strict quality control means they don’t vary in shade, you can always count on consistent color.
• Biocompatible: tcs® Unbreakable RPDs are biocompatible, making them ideal for patients who are allergic to monomers.

The Hot Water Treatment is very important as it allows for a smooth initial insertion and a good adaptation with your patients natural tissues.

Submerge the tcs® Unbreakable restoration in very hot tap water for approximately one minute.
When the partials cools to a tolerable temperature, gently insert it into the patient’s mouth.

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tcs® Unbreakable partials are fabricated from a strong biocompatible nylon thermoplastic. They are very easy to care for. In order to keep your restoration looking and feeling like new, please have your patients follow these simple recommendations:

• Continue to brush your natural teeth and gums as directed by your dentist.
• Clean your restoration daily. Simply rinse your restoration under warm running water for approximately 30 seconds to one minute in order to remove any food particles prior to soaking it in the denture cleaner.
• With a very soft denture brush, brush your restoration using water only. Rinse again.
• Place your restoration in tcs® Concentrated Denture Cleaner for at least 30 minutes per day.
• Keep your restoration in water or tcs® Concentrated Denture Cleaner when you are not wearing it.
• DO NOT use bleach, toothpaste, or similar cleaning products, these may scratch or discolor the surface of your appliance.
• Please remember that although tcs® is unbreakable, the teeth are not. Please handle your partial with care.
• The cleaner can be purchased directly from the company by visiting https://tcsfresh.com/.

tcs® is available in four shades. From left to right in the photo of the shade guide: 1- light pink, 2-standard pink, 3- light/dark pink, 4- dark pink.

When a tcs® partial requires a reline, it is usually jumped to a new base (rebase). To have us add a tooth, reline, or rebase the partial, please follow the following steps.

• A wash impression is taken inside the partial using light body PVS material. Be sure to use a light coating of adhesive inside the partial.
• Before you insert the partial into the mouth for the wash impression, inject a small amount of impression material around the buccal of the teeth that are clasped. This will ensure that the undercut areas are captured
• When the wash impression is made, the patient closes his/her mouth gently to ensure the partial if fully seated and the occlusion is accurate, as the PVS material is setting.
• Once the PVS material has set, an impression is taken inside a tray and the impression is removed from the mouth with the partial and the wash material reline in place.
• Carefully examine the partial to assure that it is positioned correctly and did not unseat when the pick up impression was made.
• Send the pick up impression with wash reline inside the partial to us for rebase or reline.
• If you use alginate material for the pick up impression of the partial and PVS wash/reline impression, then you must pour the impression before sending it to us.

Thermoflex tooth color injected clasps are extremely flexible and can utilize even the most undesirable undercuts for added retention. Use Thermoflex tooth color injected clasps when the patient desires a metal-free, esthetic clasp that blends with the existing dentition. Because the clasps are available in 16 different colors, we are able to match most any shade. In addition, the material can be used to make an entire framework, if desired by the Doctor.

We utilize the clear shade of Lucitone FRS, by Dentsply, for the fabrication of clear flexible clasps when a cast clasp or wire clasp is not desired, nor is a tissue shaded clasp desired. If the tissue shade is difficult to match, or the height of the tooth is not ideal for cervical coverage by a tissue color clasp, order a clear FRS clasp. The FRS material is a thermoplastic injectable resin for use in creating both flexible partials and small to medium sized dentures, in addition to clasps. It is a monomer free material and offers superior flexibility, transparency for optimal esthetics, and excellent stain resistance. Its microcrystalline structure is easy to polish, similar to that of acrylic

Sometimes you want the esthetics of tissue colored, flexible clasps but a partial made entirely of Valplast or TCS flexible material is not indicated for the case. When you require acrylic on the saddles (such as for an interim partial which will require relining) and wrought wire or cast clasps won’t meet the esthetic demands of the patient, order the partial with flexible clasps utilizing Valplast or TCS material. They are available in the same shades offered for the Valplast and TCS partials.