Difference between acrylic teeth and porcelain teeth for complete denture:
1. Wear
2. Porcelain is a harder substance than acrylic making porcelain teeth more durable, resist wear. Acrylic teeth are susceptible to abrasion
3. Strength
4. Porcelain teeth are more prone to chips and cracks compared with acrylic. Acrylic teeth are less likely to break or develop fractures. Acrylic dentures may be a better choice than porcelain if you need only a partial denture and your false teeth will meet against your natural teeth. Porcelain causes excessive wear on natural teeth.
5. Bone Loss
6. Acrylic teeth are preferred for people who have bone loss in their jaws or unhealthy gums, Porcelain transfers force with greater intensity than acrylic teeth.
7. Cleaning
8. Acrylic teeth resist staining, but they contain microscopic pits that can hold bacteria. Brushing or quick soaking do not effectively remove the bacteria, although overnight soaking does thoroughly clean the dentures. The bacteria remaining on acrylic teeth can multiply rapidly and cause infection or bad breath.
9. Porcelain dentures must be handled carefully during cleaning. Porcelain dentures should be cleaned over a sink filled with water or over a towel to reduce the risk of chips if the dentures slip and fall
10. Porcelain and acrylic dentures are comparable in price, Acrylic dentures are more quiet, similar to natural teeth, whereas porcelain teeth may cause a "clacking" sound during chewing. Acrylic and porcelain dentures require regular checkups to ensure proper fit, although acrylic dentures will wear sooner.