All Denture Labs International "Metal Edged Teeth"

Porcelain Teeth
Porcelain upper and lower teeth have been very effective in cutting all kinds of food and are as close to natural teeth as possible. The one setback with porcelain teeth is that the Brinell hardness is very high, thus making it extremely difficult for the practitioner to fit. Numerous adjustments must be made in order to attain a perfect balance. In the process, both the patient and the practitioner can become exhausted and frustrated.

Acrylic Teeth
Acrylic teeth have been easy to fit with far fewer adjustments. However, they are softer, limiting the cutting force and as time passes, can become dull. The patient must chew from side to side to get results.

After many years of research, the combination of our Metal Edged Teeth on the lower posteriors, against durable acrylic opposers has proven to cut all sorts of food better. Foods that posed a challenge for denture wearers in the past (meat, apples, lettuce, carrots) are easily cut up by our denture teeth. The metal edge remains sharp even after many years of use. The linear occlusion with relatively free lateral excursions is designed to quickly self-adjust, requiring fewer adjustments and less production time.

The new anterior teeth have retentive grooves, establishing a tooth that is physically, as well as chemically locked into the acrylic base. There is no chance of the teeth falling out due to a chemical bond breakdown.

Our Metal Edged Teeth can be ordered in two shades, light and medium, with one form. Equivalent to Vita shades A1, and A2. The dentures are 1 x 28 and are medium size teeth.

The posterior teeth are interchangeable with any other size or brand of anterior upper and lower teeth.

Feature A, Figure 2

Metal Edged Teeth offer denture wearers a revolutionary way to cut up food of all kinds. A sharp, metal blade inserted into the lower posteriors allows the patient to cut food freely, similar to a butcher knife on a cutting board.

The metal edge stays sharp. This allows cutting to occur in a linear motion. This all but eliminates grinding from the chewing process, establishing a more stable lower denture.

Retentive grooves cast into the acrylic teeth provide a physical bond between the teeth and the acrylic base. The retentive grooves are a secondary bond in the event that the chemical bond should break down. No more teeth falling out.

1. Easy to establish a centric relationship (comfortable
   jaw relationship).
2. Better chewing since cutting force is better.
3. Creates more stability in upper and lower dentures. Especially designed for hard to fit lowers.
4. Less occlusal adjustments are required. Dentures are self-adjusting after the initial occlusal adjustment is made by the practitioner.
5. Less sore spots on lower denture; no tripping or bumping.
6. Easy to manufacture and install in the oral cavity. An advantage to practitioner, patient, and technician.
7. Block teeth help for quick production of dentures.
8. It can be used in cast partials to oppose a full upper denture. Single tooth or multiple.
9. Ideal for overlay dentures, immediate dentures, and dentures placed over implants.
10. Now, dentists can have their dentures made in our lab using our techniques and teeth.

High quality materials, fine craftsmanship and knowledge now work together bringing successful dentures to dentists, technicians, and patients.