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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.
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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

Traditional Partial Titanium Hero@0.5x

 

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

Valplast Hybrid Black
Description Premium removable partial denture using a titanium framework 
with acrylic base to restore a partially edentulous patient
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)

Downloadable Resources

Video Resources

A Doctors First Digital Denture Experience: Dr. Vilma Trimarchi

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 ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ $466.00 12 • SLM frame (Cobalt Chrome)
• Acrylic
• Denture teeth
• Clasps (multiple 
options available) 		• High strength
• Durable
SLM Titanium Partial ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ $466.00 12 • SLM frame (Titanium)
• Acrylic
• Denture teeth
• Clasps (multiple 
options available) 		• High strength
• Durable
Acetal Partial ★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★ $461.00 12 • Acetal resin (milled)
• Denture teeth
• Clasps (multiple 
options available) 		• Alternative for patients with 
allergies to other materials
• Durable 
Thermoplastic Partial ★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ $308.00 8 • Flexible thermoplastic
• Denture teeth
• Clasps (multiple 
options available) 		• Flexible
• Added comfort
Thermoplastic Partial Hybrid ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★ $413.00 12 • SLM frame (printed metal)
• Flexible thermoplastic
• Denture teeth
• Clasps (multiple 
options available) 		• Flexible
• Added comfort
• Additional strength
All Acrylic Partial (Flipper) ★★ ★★★ ★★ $152.00 5 • Acrylic
• Denture teeth
• Clasps (wrought wire or esthetic) 		• Lightweight
• Economical

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