Complete DIY Denture Kit vs DIY Alginate Denture Kit

Both are hands-on cosmetic kits, not real dentures, and neither replaces a dentist. The Complete DIY kit is the better pick for most people: putty impressions are more forgiving than alginate, it includes two trays, three shades, gloves and shaping tools, and buyers report it fits well and replaces single teeth. The Alginate kit covers a full upper and lower set with 28 teeth and step-by-step instructions, but alginate sets fast and tears easily, so first-timers make more failed impressions. Choose the putty kit for a partial or a first attempt; choose the alginate kit if you want a full set and are willing to practice.

• Choose the Complete DIY Denture Kit if you are replacing a few teeth or a full arch and want slower-setting putty, two tray sizes, three shades and tools in the box.
• Choose the DIY Alginate Denture Kit if you want a full upper and lower set of 28 teeth and prefer mix-with-water impressions with written instructions.