What material are the removable dentures made of and what is the price in China?

There are many kinds of materials for removable dentures, mainly pure resin, precious metal, titanium alloy, ceramics, resin and steel brackets. According to the different materials used for removable dentures, there are also certain differences in price, and the price may vary depending on the region. fluctuation.

1. Pure resin: The main component of pure resin dentures is polymethyl methacrylate, which is suitable for most people in terms of appearance, color and hardness. The price of pure resin dentures is relatively cheap, and it is widely used in clinical practice.

2. Precious metals: Precious metals are mainly alloy movable dentures. The main materials of such dentures are gold and platinum, which have good processing performance, and are suitable for making full crowns and porcelain-based crowns due to their low hardness and corrosion resistance. The edge of precious metal movable dentures in contact with the gums is not prone to discoloration, but this kind of movable dentures are more expensive, and the price of a single piece is generally 800-1500 yuan;

3. Titanium alloy: Titanium alloy movable dentures are relatively lightweight, have good compatibility, and have good corrosion resistance and suitable mechanical properties. The price of a single piece is generally 700-1500;

4. Ceramics: These dentures have good biocompatibility and are similar to real teeth in terms of color and hardness, and will not cause too much wear to real teeth. The price of a single tooth is generally 1000-3000 yuan;

5. Resin and steel brackets: movable dentures composed of resin and steel brackets, with a layer of steel structure added to the interior of the movable dentures, some are pure titanium steel frames, and some are cast metal steel frames, etc. . Depending on the material, the price is also different. The price of pure titanium may be more expensive. If it is a movable denture made of pure titanium, especially for patients with a large number of missing teeth, a maxilla is generally about 3,000 yuan. , the mandible at the same time, the price may reach about 7,000 yuan.

Xie ChunDeputy Chief Physician

Class III Class A, Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology