Prepared By: Noor Al-Deen M. Al-Khanati
Porcelain Teeth Acrylic Teeth
J Greater translucency & depth of color
L Less translucency
J Esthetically more acceptable
L Less acceptable
L Cause clicking sound J No clicking sound
L More density (2.4g/cc) J Less density (1.2g/cc)
L Heavier in weight J Lighter in weight
J Lower coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE)
L High coefficient of thermal expansion
L Cause crapping & cracking of the denture base around the base of porcelain teeth
J Not causing crapping & cracking
J Hardness is very high (VHN= 500)
L Hardness is low (VHN= 20)
J Less abrasion to teeth L Teeth show abrasion
L Attachment to base through mechanical means of retention.
J Attachment through chemical union
L Less compatibility with the denture base
J More compatible
J High modulus of elasticity (80)
L Low modulus of elasticity (2.5)
L Transmit higher forces to the supporting tissue
J Transmit lower forces to the supporting tissue
L Difficult adjustment & grinding of teeth
J During adjustment, grinding of teeth is simple & easy
L Brittle & more liable to chip & fracture
J Not brittle
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