What are the materials used for dentures?
Disease description:
There is a decayed tooth in my mouth, and the crown has already fallen off. Recently, I want to get a denture. What are the materials used for dentures?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
The materials used for dentures vary widely, and common materials include metals, plastics, and ceramics, depending on the type and purpose of the prosthesis. Specifically, dental implant roots are primarily made of titanium or titanium alloys, while crowns are commonly porcelain-fused-to-metal teeth. For removable dentures, clasps are usually made of stainless steel wire, the teeth are often resin teeth made of polymethyl methacrylate, and the denture base is primarily constructed from resin materials. The materials used for fixed dentures are even more diverse; metal crowns are typically fabricated from alloys such as nickel-chromium, cobalt-chromium, and titanium alloys, while ceramic materials include dentin porcelain and enamel porcelain. Additionally, there are all-ceramic crowns, which are primarily composed of aluminum oxide and zirconium dioxide. The selection of these materials should be comprehensively considered based on the patient's oral health status, anatomical structure, age, and lifestyle factors, to ensure the aesthetics, durability, and comfort of the dentures.
