Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 87, Issue 4 , Pages 407-409, April 2002

A titanium and visible light-polymerized resin obturator☆☆☆★★★♢

School of Dentistry, Santiago de Compostela University, Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Abstract 

Obturator prostheses are typically large, and their weight and size are often important design factors. This article describes the fabrication of an obturator prosthesis with a titanium framework and visible light-polymerized denture base resin. It is speculated that these low-density materials may produce prostheses lighter than similar ones made with conventional materials. An added advantage is that visible light-polymerizing resins facilitate relining. (J Prosthet Dent 2002;87:407-9.)

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☆ aAssociate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics.

☆☆ bAssociate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics.

★ cAssociate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics.

★★ dProfessor and Chair, Department of Prosthodontics.

♢ Reprint requests to: Dr Benito Rilo, Prosthodontics Department, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, Santiago de Compostela University, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain, Fax: (34)98-156-2226, E-mail: protesis@usc.es

PII: S0022-3913(02)00439-0

doi:10.1067/mpr.2002.123232

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 87, Issue 4 , Pages 407-409, April 2002

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