Clinical Benefits of SLM CoCr Partial Dentures
- Superior Precision and Fit – SLM technology creates frameworks with extraordinary dimensional accuracy, resulting in dentures that fit more comfortably and securely while reducing adjustment appointments
- Enhanced Strength and Durability – Layer-by-layer construction produces a homogeneous single-phase microstructure, unlike traditional cast alloys, providing increased longevity and superior resistance to fatigue fractures
- Consistent Quality and Reproducibility – SLM demonstrates significantly better reproducibility compared to casting methods, ensuring predictable clinical outcomes and reducing likelihood of remakes or adjustments
- Excellent Retention Capabilities – Precision manufacturing allows creation of clasps with optimal retention characteristics, with intended retention forces consistently achieved across all cases
- Lightweight Comfort – Biocompatible chrome alloys enable thinner yet stronger frameworks with less bulk, improving speech clarity and reducing foreign body sensation
- Superior Longevity – Research demonstrates metal-based partial dentures achieve median survival of 73 months versus 45 months for acrylic alternatives, providing substantial service life increase
- Optimal Support Distribution – Precise design and fit maximize load distribution through natural teeth, preventing tissue compression and damage while enhancing overall denture stability
- Reduced Clinical Time – Exceptional accuracy minimizes chairside adjustments and patient appointments, improving practice efficiency and patient satisfaction
Power of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) vs Casting
