Metal Partials
Key Features & Specs
- Material: Typically Vitallium (cobalt, chromium, molybdenum) or titanium
- Design: Custom-crafted using CAD/CAM technology or traditional methods
- Components: Major connectors, minor connectors, rests, clasps, and artificial teeth
- Durability: Exceptional strength and longevity
- Fit: Precise and stable, customized to patient’s oral anatomy
- Aesthetics: Can be designed to blend with natural teeth
- Functionality: Restores chewing ability and speech clarity
- Biocompatibility: High, especially with titanium options
- Weight: Titanium frameworks are approximately 400% lighter than cobalt/chromium alloys
- Adjustability: Minimal adjustments needed, especially with CAD/CAM designs
- Maintenance: Easy to remove and clean
- Indications: Suitable for partial tooth loss, alternative to fixed bridges or implants
These metal partials offer a balance of durability, precision fit, and functionality for patients with partial tooth loss.