Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2011, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (29): 5486-5488.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2011.29.041

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Clinical use of removable partial dentures of Vitallium 2000 casting frame

Liu Yang, Li Zhen-chun, Chen Xiao-dong   

  1. Department of Prosthodontics, Dalian Stomatological Hospital, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian  116021, Liaoning Province, China
  • Received:2011-03-30 Revised:2011-06-01 Online:2011-07-16 Published:2011-07-16
  • About author:Liu Yang★, Master, Associate chief physician, Department of Prosthodontics, Dalian Stomatological Hospital, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116021, Liaoning Province, China liuyang913015@163.com

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: As late introduction to China, Vitallium 2000 has been rarely reported.
OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinic effect of Vitallium 2000 as framework material in removable partial denture.
METHODS: Eighty-six Vitallium 2000 framework removable partial dentures were used for 67 patients, clinical examination were carried out from 1 to 2 years, and the condition of abutment and the performance of dentures were recorded based on self-evaluation and intraoral examination.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The removable partial dentures with Vitallium 2000 framework are comfortable and good as well as its masticatory function and retention, and they especially can be designed for some free-end clinical cases. In the study, one case of repeated tenderness underwent re-produced denture, and the artificial tooth and denture base had a good bite force; in 6 months and 1 year re-examination, a total of three cases presented with abutment periodontitis, and they were all recovered at 2 months following periodontal treatment. Vitallium 2000 framework removable partial dentures have a good clinical effect.

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