Anyone here know much about acrylic dentures?

[temperflash]

I recently had to have my remaining teeth pulled.

I went with the Affordable dentures first time denture wearers plan, which begins by fitting the user with a temporary immediate denture set to be replaced six months to a year later on.

I began thinking on keeping the temporary set as back up should the permanent set get damaged or lost.
The temporary set is actually a pretty high quality denture.

Then I began thinking on modifying these at some point, perhaps adding vampire fangs.
I've found a site online that does this sort of thing, but I'd rather find the right materials and do it myself.

Has anyone here done this sort of work, or know something about how I should go about it?

It will be at least six months before I get into the project.

[LrdSatyr8]

I made a temp set of dentures myself. Was surprisingly cheaper then the actual dentures are. Here's what I did. I ended up buying a monster make up set from a site called the Monster Makers http://www.monstermakers.com/ that sell a denture kit for making vampire fangs etc. IT was only about $70 and here's a link:

http://www.monstermakers.com/product/st ... l-kit.html

This is real dental acrylic. Then I went on ebay and found cheap sets of real dental teeth. The MM kit comes with this nifty DVD video that gives you step by step instructions (they even include the mouth tray, algenate, plaster, etc). I watched the video and also bought some PVC rubber molding compound. I used the video for instructions, and instead of making monster teeth I used the real acrylic teeth. The result was pretty nice, but far from perfect! Might be worth looking into. I know I have been thinking of getting a cheap pair of dentures and then just making a mold of them to make a casting of them just in case! Hope this helps!

[temperflash]

Thanks, I'll look into this set.

So far my temporary dentures are working out fine. I'll probably wait out the full year before getting the permanent set so all gum shrinkage and stabilization issues will have worked themselves out.

Not sure exactly how I'll go with making my own, perhaps vampire or werewolf type fangs.

Many years ago in a sci fi story a character had a set of dentures made that were scientifically designed to be the best possible configuration for eating and chewing, better than natural teeth. His were cast stainless steel.
I've since run across articles on homemade cast aluminum and cast stainless steel dentures. One WW2 POW made his own using a discarded aluminum pot lid.

[LrdSatyr8]

Any updates bro?

[temperflash]

The temporary dentures are working out great.

The lower where I had seven teeth pulled at one time has required regular relining, but the upper has fit perfect from the day I got it with no need for adjustments.

I did find I had to trim the edges and radius them for a truly comfortable fit.
I did this on my own because it was far easier than explaining exactly what I wanted done.

I got the lowers relined at Affordable the first time but I found I could do it better on my own using the reline kits available at Walmart and Walgreens.

I'll probably always have to use denture adhesive to hold the lowers well enough for chewing, but they stay in fine without it for daily wear and speaking.

I'll wait the maximum time before getting the permanent dentures, so the gums will have shrunk as much as they are likely to for a few years.

Learning to eat with dentures takes some time, but I can enjoy my favorites like Pecan Pie and roasted Cashews with no problems. Haven't been able to eat anything crunchy for a decade till getting the new choppers.
I often leave the dentures out when eating soft foods, having dentures in reduces the favor and texture.
I have developed my own recipe for breakfast bacon and eggs. I fry the bacon then grind it in a food processor and then add eggs and whip it up to fry. I have found French bread has the best texture for this sort of meal.

[LrdSatyr8]

Very cool... I ended up making my own but they were way too thick. Always made me gag if I left them in for more then an hour. Haven't gotten around to making another set yet... but I might sometime soon.

[temperflash]

I downloaded a PDF of professional instructions on how dentures can be altered to solve various issues.

The gag reflex, specifically the delayed gag reflex some time after insertion, is caused by the rear parts of the dentures contacting soft tissues where the throat begins.
The upper plate with its palate covering center can be shortened a bit, the rear of the palate portion curved inwards.

To thin the sides and lower the profile the bevel and radius the edges I used a four surface manicure sanding and polishing stick. The sanding surfaces go from a fine black sandpaper of perhaps 600 grit to three progressively finer polishing surfaces. The last gives a super slick polished finish.
I had used these before for final polishing and sharpening of repaired pocket knife blades and finishing of plastic parts like pistol grips.

[LrdSatyr8]

I'll have to trim them up and see if that helps at all. If it does I may be able to wear them all the time!

[temperflash]

Heres some links to PDF trouble shooting guides.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q= ... ouNqwQnCHA

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q= ... FWVkR3vqMQ

[raydrz]

not soon, but someday i'll need to participate in these procedures...what kind of monetary investment are we talking? my old drummer got this done with temps, then posts, then teeth...cost @ $20,000...

did he go cheap? did he go first class?

[temperflash]

I personally wouldn't consider post implants because I've had very serious side effects from rejection of surgical pins on two occasions.

Old style removable dentures are no where near as expensive as implant surgery.

If you can afford the "one on four" posts for the lower jaw teeth and have no concerns about rejection then these do allow more natural chewing and stability.
Removable lower dentures can never be fully stable because of the relatively small area of contact. Upper dentures on the other hand have such a large area of contact they cause very few problems if well fitted.

My first time denture wearer plan cost a bit over $1,000 dollars. Higher quality dentures are usually double to triple that price.
Partial plates cost more than full plates.

If I live long enough I might get a more sophisticated set later on.
The best dentures are apparently those with a nylon base and ceramic teeth. These cost much more than the acrylic dentures, and may be better for eating but I don't think they look noticeable better to the eye.

[raydrz]

thank you so much...you've always got the most interesting informative posts!