A dental flipper is a lightweight, removable partial denture that temporarily replaces one or more missing teeth using prosthetic teeth set on an acrylic base matched to your gum tissue. At Periovital Clinic in Tijuana, minutes from the San Diego border, dental flippers are crafted in our in-house lab under the oversight of Dr. Ilse Lugo, a board-trained periodontist and full-arch implant specialist with two decades of focused experience. A flipper helps you speak, eat, and smile with confidence during a transitional period.
What is Dental Flippers?
A dental flipper is built on a lightweight acrylic base shaped to blend with your natural gum tissue, supporting one or more replacement teeth chosen to match your existing smile in color and form. It is a temporary, removable solution designed for both function and appearance.
Flippers are often used to bridge the gap while you heal from an extraction, wait for dental implants to integrate, or take time to decide on a permanent restoration. Younger patients whose oral structures are still developing may also benefit from a flipper as an interim option.
The Dental Flippers procedure: what to expect
Your flipper begins with a consultation where the team examines your mouth and discusses your needs. We take precise impressions so the prosthetic fits comfortably and matches your natural teeth in shade and shape. Skilled technicians in our in-house dental laboratory then craft the acrylic base and attach the replacement teeth, a process that usually takes only a few days, so you can receive your flipper soon after tooth loss or extraction.
Benefits of Dental Flippers
- Fast turnaround: fabricated in our in-house lab in just a few days.
- Restores your smile: fills gaps so you can speak and eat with confidence.
- Natural look: teeth are shade-matched and shaped to blend with your smile.
- Removable and gentle: easy to take out for cleaning and daily care.
- Affordable interim: costs considerably less than permanent restorations.
Am I a candidate for Dental Flippers?
A dental flipper is a good fit if you are missing one or more teeth and need an immediate, affordable replacement, especially while healing from an extraction or waiting for implants to integrate. At your free consultation, Dr. Lugo and the team review your oral health and goals to confirm a flipper is appropriate and to help you plan toward any permanent restoration you may want later.
Recovery and aftercare
There is no surgical recovery with a flipper, just a brief adjustment period, often a few days to a week, as you get used to inserting, removing, and speaking with it. Remove and gently clean it after meals with a soft brush and an appropriate cleaning solution, never use hot water, which can warp the acrylic, and store it in room-temperature water or an approved soaking solution when not in use. Keep up regular check-ups so we can adjust the fit as your mouth changes.
How much does Dental Flippers cost in Tijuana?
A dental flipper is one of the more affordable tooth-replacement options, and at Periovital it costs well below typical US pricing, with cross-border patients commonly saving roughly 50 to 70 percent. Your free initial consultation includes a 3D scan and a written, itemized quote with no upsell, and we provide detailed receipts you can submit for FSA or HSA reimbursement.
Why choose Periovital for Dental Flippers?
At Periovital, your flipper is overseen by Dr. Ilse Lugo, a specialist who personally reviews every case, and crafted in our in-house dental lab for a precise, comfortable fit. We make cross-border care easy with a free shuttle from San Diego, a bilingual English and Spanish coordinator, and a location minutes from the border. Backed by a 5.0 star rating across 24 Google reviews, our team supports you through the transitional period and helps you plan your permanent restoration.