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[Zirconia in removable prosthodontics. A case report]
Nico M Bühler1, Eckart Teubner, Carlo P Marinello
1Klinic für Rekonstruktive Zahnmedizin und Myoarthropathien, Universitätskliniken für Zahnmedizin, Universität Basel, Hebelstrasse, Bassel. nico.buehler@unibas.ch
Schweizer Monatsschrift Fur Zahnmedizin = Revue Mensuelle Suisse D'Odonto-Stomatologie = Rivista Mensile Svizzera Di Odontologia E Stomatologia
|August 24, 2011
Summary
This case report details the fabrication of a zirconia bar and complete denture for implants using the Zirkonzahn system. It explores the potential of zirconia in removable dentures, highlighting system advantages and disadvantages.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Prosthodontics
- Biomaterials Engineering
Background:
- Zirconia is widely used for fixed dental prostheses.
- Its application in removable dentures remains less explored.
- The Zirkonzahn copy-milling system offers potential for fabricating complete removable dentures.
Observation:
- A step-by-step clinical and technical procedure for fabricating a zirconia bar on implants and a complete denture was performed.
- The Zirkonzahn manually operated copy-milling unit was utilized for the fabrication process.
- The study focused on the practical application of zirconia in a complete removable denture scenario.
Findings:
- The fabrication process for a zirconia bar and complete denture was successfully demonstrated.
- The Zirkonzahn system enables the creation of complete removable zirconia dentures.
- Both advantages and disadvantages of using zirconia for complete removable dentures were critically evaluated.
Implications:
- This case report provides valuable insights into the clinical and technical aspects of zirconia complete removable dentures.
- The findings suggest zirconia as a viable material for removable denture frameworks, expanding its application in prosthodontics.
- Further research and clinical experience are warranted to fully establish zirconia's role in removable prosthodontics.
