Flippers

Processed- flippers are hand waxed, flasked and injected with Ivoclar premium acrylic, the same as our full denture bases.  Typically these are used for longevity and possibly a permanent solution.  Clasping can be incorporated with the use of prefab ball and t-clasps if self-retention may be an issue.  Up to 8 Dentsply Classic teeth are included in the price of the appliance, but there is an option to substitute with Ivoclar Blueline or Dentsply Premium Portrait teeth.

Quick Cure- The models are duplicated, teeth are set and held to place with a putty matrix while flowing a mixture of quick cure powder and monomer to create the base.  They are then heat cured under pressure and finished in the normal manner.  Typically used for short term temporization of extracted teeth, interim for implant placement or something to just fill the gap.  This quick cure material is good for two weeks up to 6 months.  By then a permanent solution is needed.  Price includes up to 8 Dentsply Classic teeth.

Digital- Although all flippers can be made from an impression, stone model or a digital scan, typically they are fabricated in a traditional manner as above.  A digital flipper is used when we have completed the diagnostics on case and the patient would like something in the interim during the healing process of implants as an example.  The diagnostic tooth, or teeth, design that was created for the final case are transfered to the flipper design software.  The frame is designed incorporating those teeth.  This way the doctor and the patient receives a firsthand look at what the final will look like minimizing changes once the final is to be made.  Regardless if used for diagnostics a digital flipper can be custom made for about any situation.  The difference is teeth from a tooth card or designed teeth that more resembles the patients current anitomical arrangement.

Cost of each is based on the material used but also the time in fabricating.  Below are the different pricing options to choose from.  Models (printed or stone) are additional.

PROCESSED FLIPPER   

3day $270.00   

2day $360.00   

1day $540.00       

QUICK CURE FLIPPER    

2day $205.00   

1day $273.00   

Same Day $410.00       

TEETH UPGRADES (per tooth)   

Blueline upgrade $12.00   Portrait upgrade $16.00

DIGITAL FLIPPERS

From Diagnostics $$260

Designed- $290