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What are SLM titanium partial dentures, and what are they made of?
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How durable are titanium partials, and how long do they last?
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How are SLM titanium partials made, and how does SLM compare to casting and milling?
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Which patients and cases benefit most from titanium frameworks?
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How should I present titanium partials to patients, and what happens if one is lost or damaged?
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SLM Titanium Partial Dentures
If your partials are currently being cast in metal, consider this:
SLM manufacturing offers significant advantages over traditional metal casting.
At ROE Dental Lab, we're excited to offer titanium partial dentures through our partnership with 3DRPD - a premium solution that requires no changes to your clinical workflow while delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
These frameworks are 60% lighter than traditional chrome-cobalt partials, offer superior biocompatibility with no risk of nickel allergies, and maintain the same turnaround time as our standard frameworks.
In clinical testing, 10 out of 10 patients chose titanium when given both options to try, and we're so confident in the quality that we provide a 5-year warranty against framework fracture.
The best part? You can continue using the workflows you're already familiar with, making this an easy upgrade to offer your patients.
Clinical Benefits of Titanium Partial Dentures
Enhanced Patient Comfort:
- 60% lighter than chrome-cobalt with thinner design without strength compromise
- Better thermal properties and shorter adaptation period due to precise CAD/CAM fit
Superior Long-term Performance:
- Maintains 91% retention after 6,000 cycles vs. 25% for traditional frameworks
- Higher deformation resistance and optimized crystal structure from SLM manufacturing
- 5-year warranty against framework fracture with excellent clasp adjustment flexibility
Biocompatibility and Health Benefits:
- Completely nickel-free Type 4 titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) - same material as dental implants
- Reduces bone loss and abutment tooth "jiggling" through better stabilization and reduced pressure
Technical Excellence:
- Superior acrylic bonding with chemical treatments and natural gingival blending
- Precise CAD/CAM manufacturing delivers higher-quality fit with equal or better clasp performance than chrome-cobalt
Power of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) vs Casting

If your partials are currently being cast in metal, consider this: SLM manufacturing offers significant advantages over traditional metal casting.
Superior Material Properties:
- SLM creates organized crystal structures vs. disorganized structures from casting
- Results in better retention properties and reduced fracture risk
- Uses biocompatible titanium alloy (same as dental implants) vs. chrome-cobalt
Manufacturing Advantages:
- Complete process control and reproducibility vs. variable casting quality
- Eliminates oxidation, bubbles, and contamination risks from traditional casting
- 20-100 micron precision enables thinner, lighter frameworks (60% lighter)
Clinical Benefits:
- Frameworks can be exactly replicated from digital files for replacements
- Superior patient comfort - patients consistently prefer SLM titanium when given both options
- Near-net shape production requires minimal finishing
Product Specifications

| Description | Premium removable partial denture using a titanium framework with acrylic base to restore a partially edentulous patient |
| Days In Lab | 12 Days-In-Lab (does not include shipping) Schedule your patient return with our case delivery calculator |
| Tooth Shades | A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1, B2, C1, C2, D2, D3, BL2, BL3 |
| Patient Visits (est.) | 3 |
| Applications | Partial tooth replacement |
| Materials | • SLM frame (Titanium) • Acrylic • Denture teeth • Clasps (multiple options available) |
| Benefits | High strength and esthetics, lighter weight, best biocompatibility |
| Records | • PVS or IOS impression • Bite • Opposing • Patient photographs |
| Process | • Records • Frame try-in (optional) • Wax try-in (optional) • Seat |
| Seating | Adjustments should be none to minimal. |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Insurance Codes | • D5213 Maxillary partial denture - cast metal framework with resin denture bases (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth) • D5214 Mandibular partial denture - cast metal framework with resin denture bases (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth) |
| Pricing | Click here to receive pricing |
SLM Titanium Partial Dentures: Frequently Asked Questions
Downloadable Resources
Video Resources
Titanium Partials: Which Options Are Best Suited for Specific Patients?
Utilizing Selective Laser Melting (SLM) for Partial Denture Frameworks
Partial Dentures Created Using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Technology
Partial Denture Offerings - Product Comparison
| Wear | Esthetics | Strength | Price | Lab Days | Materials | Benefits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLM Cobalt Chrome Partial | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | $$$ | 12 | • SLM frame (Cobalt Chrome) • Acrylic • Denture teeth • Clasps (multiple options available) |
• High strength • Durable |
| SLM Titanium Partial | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | $$$ | 13 | • SLM frame (Titanium) • Acrylic • Denture teeth • Clasps (multiple options available) |
• High strength |
| Acetal Partial | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | $$$ | 12 | • Acetal resin (milled) • Denture teeth • Clasps (multiple options available) |
• Alternative for patients with allergies to other materials • Durable |
| Thermoplastic Partial | ★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | $$$ | 8 | • Flexible thermoplastic • Denture teeth • Clasps (multiple options available) |
• Flexible • Added comfort |
| Thermoplastic Partial Hybrid | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | $$$$ | 12 | • SLM frame (printed metal) • Flexible thermoplastic • Denture teeth • Clasps (multiple options available) |
• Flexible • Added comfort • Additional strength |
| All Acrylic Partial (Flipper) | ★★ | ★★★ | ★★ | $$$ | 5 | • Acrylic • Denture teeth • Clasps (wrought wire or esthetic) |
• Lightweight • Economical |
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