Titanium for removable denture

Authors

Artorn Suthiwarapirak
Mansuang Arksornnukit

Publication Date

2005-05-01

Abstract

Titanium (Ti) and some of its alloy have been the alternative metal for removable denture framework due to their high strength, light weight, low modulus, excellent corrosion resistance and excellent biocompatibility. However, several practical problems including casting difficulty, permanent deformation of Ti clasps, debonding of the denture base resin from the Ti framework, discoloration of Ti surface and poor wear resistance have limited their popularity. This article describes the development and properties of titanium and reviews the differences between titanium and its alloys comparing to cobalt-chromium alloy. The recent improvements and limitations of the usage have also been listed as the guideline for metal selection in removable denture framework construction.

DOI

10.58837/CHULA.CUDJ.28.2.8

First Page

155

Last Page

166

Recommended Citation

Suthiwarapirak, Artorn and Arksornnukit, Mansuang (2005) "Titanium for removable denture," Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal: Vol. 28: Iss. 2, Article 8.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.CUDJ.28.2.8
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/cudj/vol28/iss2/8