[Production of denture by preform compression molding method. Part 3. Retentive strength of artificial teeth]

A preform compression molding method to make a polysulfone denture has been reported. Retentive strength of artificial teeth to the denture base was examined to select artificial teeth for the compression molding method. Ceramic teeth with metal pins and polysulfone teeth heated at above 140 degrees C were retained to the denture base by useful retentive strength. Acrylic teeth on which the adhesive was used were also retained by useful strength. Each of the teeth, acrylic teeth, ceramic teeth and polysulfone teeth, could be used in the compression molding method.