Flexibility analysis of different materials used in the manufacturing of PPR retainers

  • Adriana Márcia Beloti CESUMAR / UNESP
  • Laura Elena Hidalgo Andrade UNESP - Araraquara
  • Fabiana Mansur Varjão UNESP - Araraquara
  • Hercules Jorge Almilhatti CESUMAR / UNESP
  • Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz UNESP - Araraquara

Abstract

The objective of this work was to assess the mechanical resistance of the thermoplastic esthetic material Dental D used in the manufacturing of removable partial prosthesis (RPP) retaining clamps, comparing it to two cobalt alloys (Vera Bond II and Wironit) widely used in the manufacturing of conventional RPPs metal structures. The results of the flexion tests demonstrated fower resistance of the esthetical material Dental D when compared to the other material tested. Among the alloys studied. Vera Bond II presented the highest resistance to flexion.

Author Biographies

Adriana Márcia Beloti, CESUMAR / UNESP
Professora da Disciplina de Prótese Dental do Curso de Odontologia do CESUMAR, Mestre e Doutora em Reabilitação Oral pela UNESP-Araraquara.
Laura Elena Hidalgo Andrade, UNESP - Araraquara
Doutora em Dentística pela UNESP - Araraquara
Fabiana Mansur Varjão, UNESP - Araraquara
Mestre e Doutora em Reabilitação Oral pela UNESP - Araraquara
Hercules Jorge Almilhatti, CESUMAR / UNESP
Professor da Disciplina de Prótese Dental do Curso de odontologia do CESUMAR, Mestre e Doutor em Reabilitação oOral pela UNESP - Araraquara
Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz, UNESP - Araraquara
Professor da Disciplina de Materiais Dentários da UNESP - Araraquara.
Published
2007-07-19
Issue
Vol 7 No 1 (2005)
Section
Artigos Originais
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