[Zirconia and removable partial dentures]

Schweiz Monatsschr Zahnmed. 2008;118(10):959-74.
[Article in French, German]

Abstract

The present paper deals with the double crown technique in removable prosthodontics. New ceramic materials like zirconia are increasingly used in combination with CAD/CAM technologies for framework fabrication of fixed prosthesis, tooth- or implant-supported. However, zirconia is also a newly accepted material in removable prosthodontics. It replaces gold alloys for the fabrication of primary telescopic crowns. The Galvanoforming technology is preferably used to fabricate the secondary crowns. The combination of both techniques and materials results in a prosthetic reconstruction of high quality, optimum fit and good biocompatibility.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Crowns
  • Dental Porcelain*
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported*
  • Denture Design*
  • Denture, Overlay*
  • Denture, Partial, Removable*
  • Electrochemical Techniques
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Maxilla
  • Middle Aged
  • Zirconium

Substances

  • Dental Porcelain
  • Zirconium
  • zirconium oxide