Q about difference between acrylic teeth and porcelain teeth for complete denture:
Porcelain is much harder than acrylic, however it is brittle like glass and tends to chip or fracture if dropped or overstressed by constant biting. Many people who have porcelain dentures complain of a “clicking” sound whenever the teeth meet. Porcelain teeth should be used when a patient has jaw joint problems such as TMJ (temoporandibular joint dysfunction). In these cases it is important that a consistent bite is main tainted with the least amount of wear deviation. Years ago porcelain teeth used to look much more natural. However, today’s acrylics have come a long way and it is very difficult to tell the difference between the two
Acrylic teeth are the best choice where a denture meets with natural teeth, because porcelain teeth are much stronger than natural teeth and in time can wear down natural dentition. Acrylic teeth can be ground and reshaped allowing greater variation in tooth placement.
