The Dreaded Dentures...

This doesn't answer your question directly but it might be helpful. I lost the 3 front teeth on my lower jaw about 4 years ago. I decided to go with a standard NHS rigid denture at a cost of around £200 and I've been very pleased with it. I'm unsure what advantage there's likely to be with a flexible denture.

I have worn a partial flexible denture for over 5 years now and it is still in perfect condition--flexes and the springy clicky part just as when new.Has no metal just shaped open ended springy clasps which click over the 3 adjacent teeth.
Very comfortable and I generally only remove twice a day when cleaning teeth and sleep with it in because it is very secure---though not advocating others do this.
However mine replaces the back,bottom left 3 teeth.Probably much easier than yours to fit securely.You would need to secure at either side I should have thought.Mine just sits over the gum and I can chew nuts etc.with very little sideways movement.
Perhaps you should have a chat with a dentist who could show you a 3D image of how your plate would look and the attachment method.
I'm lucky to have a brilliant dentist who suggested this for me and back then it was covered by NHS.I think cosmetically the thin gum coloured plastic clasp looks quite natural and the plate itself is very light weight and matched to real teeth colour.There is no need for adhesive or cushioning and you could loose that feeling that it will fall out.They remove easily and simply click back securely into place.
As for balustrada the obvious advantage over a traditional NHS rigid denture seems pretty obvious to me.Being a gentleman following normal gentleman recreational pursuits and having a lady on top reaching a shaking,quivering,just about to blow her hat off moment I would be getting slightly worried over the NHS rigid denture dislodging and having my eye out.

I'm going to get my first flexible dentures, so I'm interested in peoples views.

mardatha wrote: »

Got them and they are terrific Chrissy. Just perfect.

I went for acrylic solid ones in the end. I'm very aware of them when they are in. The only bonus is if I need more teeth added it will be cost effective.