Ceria-Stabilized Zirconia/Alumina Nanocomposite for Fabricating the Framework of Removable Dental Prostheses: Preliminary Results from a 4-Year Follow-up

Autor: Shinya Nakabayashi, Yoshiyuki Hagiwara, Reio Ito, Takayuki Ikeda
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: The International Journal of Prosthodontics. 32:254-256
ISSN: 0893-2174
Popis: PURPOSE To clinically evaluate the use of ceria-stabilized zirconia/alumina nanocomposite (Ce-TZP/A) for the frameworks of removable dental prostheses (RDPs). MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 20 Ce-TZP/A RDPs (10 complete dentures and 10 implant-supported overdentures) were used in 16 patients, and the presence/absence of complications and patient complaints were evaluated. RESULTS The survival rate of the RDPs during a mean follow-up period of 55.6 months was 100%, with no major complications. CONCLUSION The patients experienced uneventful courses functionally and esthetically. In addition, there was no incidence of breakage or repair related to the Ce-TZP/A frameworks.
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