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ArticleJournal of functional biomaterials2023

Fit and Retention of Cobalt-Chromium Removable Partial Denture Frameworks Fabricated with Selective Laser Melting.

Stefan Rues, Akinori Tasaka, Isabella Fleckenstein, Shuichiro Yamashita, Peter Rammelsberg, Sophia Boehm, Franz Sebastian Schwindling

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Article in Journal of functional biomaterials, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 15 citations in OpenAlex.

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.

Stefan RuesDepartment of Prosthodontics, Heidelberg University Hospital, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-9515-4405
Akinori TasakaDepartment of Removable Prosthodontics, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo 101-0061, Japan.
Isabella FleckensteinDepartment of Prosthodontics, Heidelberg University Hospital, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
Shuichiro YamashitaDepartment of Removable Prosthodontics, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo 101-0061, Japan.
Peter RammelsbergDepartment of Prosthodontics, Heidelberg University Hospital, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
Sophia BoehmDepartment of Prosthodontics, Heidelberg University Hospital, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
Franz Sebastian SchwindlingDepartment of Prosthetic Dentistry, Medical University Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria.
Heidelberg University · DETokyo Dental College · JPInnsbruck Medical University · AT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo evaluate fit and retention of cobalt-chromium removable partial denture (RPD) frameworks fabricated with selective laser melting (SLM).

methodsThree types of framework for clasp-retained RPDs were virtually designed and fabricated using SLM (n = 30). For comparison, 30 additional frameworks were produced using conventional lost-wax casting. A biomechanical model was created, incorporating extracted teeth mounted on flexible metal posts. Using this model, horizontal constraint forces resulting from a misfit were measured using strain gauges, while vertical forces were not recorded. The constraint force components and resultant forces were determined for all abutment teeth, and the maximum retention force during RPD removal from the model was also assessed. For statistical evaluation, the two fabrication methods were analyzed by calculating the means and standard deviations.

resultsThe average horizontal constraint forces showed similar values for both fabrication methods (SLM: 3.5 ± 1.0 N, casting: 3.4 ± 1.6 N). The overall scatter of data for cast RPDs was greater compared to those fabricated using SLM, indicating a better reproducibility of the SLM process. With regard to retention, the intended retention force of 5-10 N per abutment tooth was not attained in one of the cast groups, while it was consistently achieved in all SLM groups.

conclusionsThis in vitro study found that SLM is a promising option for the manufacture of cobalt-chromium RPD frameworks in terms of fit and retention.

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accuracycobalt–chromiumfitremovable partial dentureretentionselective laser melting

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PMID37623661
PMCPMC10456016
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