Deformation properties of Ti-6A1-7Nb alloy castings for removable partial denture frameworks

Dent Mater J. 2004 Dec;23(4):497-503. doi: 10.4012/dmj.23.497.

Abstract

Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy was cast into three differently designed, removable partial denture frameworks: Palatal strap (PS), Anterior-posterior bar (AP), and Horseshoe-shaped bar (HS). The vertical displacement and local strain of Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy frameworks were investigated to compare against those of Co-Cr alloy frameworks. Vertical loading force of 19.6 N was applied at two locations, 10 and 20 mm, from the distal end of the framework. Although higher vertical displacement and local strain were observed for Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy frameworks than those for Co-Cr alloy frameworks, the PS framework appeared to show the least deformation. In addition, the strain at 10-mm location was higher than that at 20-mm location for AP and HS frameworks. This study thus proved that design had a significant influence on the deformation properties of denture frameworks. The PS design was evaluated to be a suitable design for the removable denture framework with Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Chromium Alloys
  • Dental Alloys*
  • Dental Casting Technique
  • Dental Stress Analysis
  • Denture Design*
  • Denture, Partial, Removable*
  • Humans
  • Materials Testing
  • Maxilla
  • Stress, Mechanical
  • Titanium*

Substances

  • Chromium Alloys
  • Dental Alloys
  • Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy
  • Titanium