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Porcelain Fused to Titanium-Advantages and Challenges
Zlatina Tomova1,2, Desislav Tomov3, Angelina Vlahova1,2
1Center of Innovative Technologies in Dental Implantology, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Dentistry Journal
|September 26, 2025
Summary
Titanium alloys offer a safer alternative to cobalt-chromium and nickel-chromium for dental restorations due to EU health directives. This review explores titanium
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Dental Materials Science
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Fixed prosthetic restorations are crucial for oral rehabilitation.
- EU directives highlight health risks associated with cobalt.
- Titanium alloys are emerging as alternatives to traditional alloys in dental applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the properties of titanium alloys for dental restorations.
- To identify challenges in producing and using titanium-ceramic restorations.
- To assess titanium as a substitute for cobalt-chromium and nickel-chromium in dental prosthetics.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific publications.
- Analysis of material properties of titanium alloys.
- Examination of production techniques for titanium-ceramic restorations.
- Evaluation of clinical use and challenges.
Main Results:
- Titanium alloys possess specific properties suitable for dental restorations.
- Production of titanium-ceramic restorations presents unique challenges.
- Titanium offers a potential alternative to cobalt-based alloys in response to health regulations.
Conclusions:
- Titanium alloys are a viable alternative for metal-ceramic dental restorations.
- Addressing production and usage challenges is key to widespread adoption.
- Titanium supports safer oral rehabilitation in light of cobalt health concerns.
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