Unbreakable for Partials FAQs for Dental Professionals
Q: What is tcs® Unbreakable?
A: tcs® Unbreakable is a high-performance polymer denture base used in the fabrication of removable partial dentures.
Q: Can I prescribe a full denture made out of tcs® Unbreakable?
A: No, tcs® Unbreakable was specifically formulated for removable partial dentures.
Q: Is tcs® Unbreakable FDA Cleared?
A: Yes
Q: Does tcs® Unbreakable have the CE Mark?
A: Yes
Q: Is tcs® Unbreakable really unbreakable?
A: tcs® Unbreakable has a lifetime guarantee against breakage. Extensive testing and clinical history has validated that tcs® Unbreakable will not break under proper use of the restoration.
Q: When should I prescribe a tcs® Unbreakable partial?
A: A tcs® Unbreakable partial can be considered whenever a removable partial restoration is being prescribed. However, in some cases tcs® Unbreakable should be combined with a metal framework for added stability. Example are:
- Need for a more rigid appliance due to poor soft tissue support or few remaining teeth
- Minimal vertical clearance, less than 3mm
- Immediate Applications
- Free end saddle with teeth missing from the bicuspids
Q: What type of impression material should be used?
A: View Impression Taking Techniques
Q: How long will a tcs® Unbreakable last?
A: tcs® Unbreakable is designed to last a lifetime. Should modifications be needed as time goes by due to natural changes in your patients mouth, tcs® Unbreakable partial denture can usually be modified rather than replaced.
Q: Do the abutment teeth need preparation?
A: No tooth preparation is necessary when prescribing a tcs® Unbreakable. The unique characteristics of tcs® Unbreakable utilize tissue undercuts and portions of abutment teeth for retention.
Q: What about adding teeth and/or clasps?
A: See Adding a Tooth Techniques
Q: Can tcs® Unbreakable be relined?
A: Yes, in most cases where an overall reline is needed, the case is jumped into a new base. See Reline Techniques
Q: Can I do a chairside reline?
A: No, relining tcs® Unbreakable is a laboratory procedure.
Q: Do I need special tools to adjust tcs® Unbreakable?
A: Conventional burs normally used on acrylic dentures do not work well for thermoplastic materials. We offer a wide variety of tools for easy adjustment. See Adjustment Techniques
Q: Can tcs® Unbreakable be used in combination with metal?
A: Yes, thousands of successful combination cases have been fabricated.
Q: Does tcs® Unbreakable bond with Acrylic?
A: No, the bond between the teeth and the base material is mechanical
Q: Are there any special instructions I should give my patient for the proper care of tcs® Unbreakable.
A: See How to care for tcs® Unbreakable Partial
Q: How do I know that I received a genuine tcs® Unbreakable restoration?
A: You should ask for tcs® Unbreakable by name on the prescription and the laboratory that you are using should be trustworthy. Additionally, to ensure that you are receiving a genuine tcs® Unbreakable appliance, be sure your appliance is received in a tcs® branded plastic bag along with a tcs® Unbreakable Patient Education/Dr. Insertion Instruction Pamplet and that tcs® Unbreakable is indicated on the bill.