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