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Another type of partial denture is a Flexible denture. This type of dentures is a good solution for replacements of teeth for patients who are not interested in having visible metal clasps and many patients consider it this option. There are 2 brands of Flexible Dentures: Valplast and Duraflex.

What are DuraFlex and Valplast dentures? Both DuraFlex and Valplast are metal-free, flexible partial dentures. DuraFlex is made of thermoplastic and Valplast is made of nylon, making both partials durable and comfortable.

Advantages:

1)Improved Comfort.

2)Improved Aethetics as there are no visible Metal clasps thereby creating a very natural and beautiful result and increased confidence.

3)Greater durability as they are more fracture resistant that the more rigid acrylic.

4)Light weight in comparison with acrylic or Co-Cr dentures.

Disadvantages:

The biggest disadvantage that patients face is that a flexible denture is not repairable. There is no addition that can be made to it. If it breaks or becomes loose then a new one has to be made.