Denture Repairs
How not to repair Broken Dentures?
Denture base acrylic materials have been use since 1937 and the majority of denture bases are fabricated from poly methylmethacrylate, although some flexible dentures are made from nylon. The difficulty is acrylics and nylon do not bond well with nearly anything else than itself. The bonding process requires denture preparation by removing material, specialised equipment at specific temperatures and pressure to remove air bubbles to achieve a strong bond.
Glue of any type will can only be very temporary without any real strength. You have a one and only chance of correctly aligning the surfaces and not warp or permanently change the function and fit.
Super Glue how tempting?
While superglue may offer a solution for sticking fingers it is not suitable for repairing a broken denture
- Superglue releases toxins that may be very harmful when ingested. I'm yet to see a nontoxic variety.
- Superglue is also water-soluble, and saliva attacks the repair and is unlikely to hold.
Chemist Denture Repair Kits
First find your medicare card.
WARNING: Kits contain methacrylates. These chemicals are just nasty. A known cause of chemical pneumonitis due to inhalation resulting in breathing difficulties and choking.
If this is not enough the denture repair without the proper preparation, equipment and knowledge regardless of the material at best can only ever be temporary and the risk to permanent damage is substantial.If your denture is (flexible) nylon no glue whatsoever will work.
Call us for an emergency appointment.
At Rockhampton Denture Clinic We will prioritise your repair and you will be seen quickly we set time each day for these emergencies. We realise the impact your broken denture has on confidence to eat, speak and smile. In the case of a simple repair like a broken or chipped tooth you can wait. We are professionally equipped with our onsite laboratory and have substantial and complete range of teeth, clasps and strengtheners ready.
Contact Information: (07) 49228344
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