Continuous Periphery Partial Denture

A continuous periphery partial denture showing the adjustable VERSACRYL strap.

In cases where several maxillary teeth remain, but are spread over the arch, conventionally a metal partial denture is designed, with a horseshoe palate, a number of metal clasps and many saddle areas, avoiding the existing teeth, thereby causing food traps.

By completely changing that design, a superior partial can be constructed. Without placing any clasps at all on the buccals of the teeth, construct an acrylic partial denture and create a VERSACRYL strap, approx. 5 mm wide, connecting all the saddle extensions and forming a continuous upper periphery, as if it were a full upper denture.

The patient must warm the peripheral area, dry the denture and insert while conforming the periphery into the sulcus area, using finger pressure and suction. When cooled down to body temperature the denture will stay into place. If necessary, VERSACRYL interproximal cushions can be added to increase retention. If indicated, metal can be used on the palate (open palate design is recommended) and only in passive lingual areas. No metal clasps: VERSACRYL will take care of the retention!