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We fabricate TCS appliances in-house, with materials made by TCS Dental. A partnership built on material quality, so every appliance we send fits, flexes and lasts.
The materials
Every appliance we make from TCS materials starts with one of these. What each is made of, what it does best, and the shades it comes in.
Nylon thermoplastic
Polyolefin thermoplastic
Semi-rigid microcrystalline polymer
Applications: Full dentures, Clear clasps, Frameworks, Nightguards, Partials requiring rigidity
TCS's materials side by side, from what they're made of to the shades they come in.
| Quality | Unbreakable™ | iFlex™ | Karadent™ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base material | Nylon | Polyolefin | Microcrystalline polymer |
| Color stability | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Water absorption | Low | Very low | Very low |
| Workability | Technique sensitive | Easy to finish and polish | Easy to finish and polish |
| Translucency | Translucent | Highly translucent | Very translucent |
| Clear shade | No | No | Yes |
| Guaranteed unbreakable | Yes | No | No |
| Repairable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Light & comfortable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BPA free & hypoallergenic | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison as published by TCS Dental.
Technical details, instructions and more from TCS Dental, the maker of the materials behind our flexible partials.
Appliance care
TCS makes a cleaner for each kind of appliance. Order them for your practice straight from TCS.
For flexible partials
Specially formulated for flexible partial dentures.
For nightguards, aligners and dentures
For nightguards, aligners, full dentures, sportsguards and other removable appliances.
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