[The application of 3D geometric modular element for the removable partial denture].
OBJECTIVE
To discuss the application way for element library of dentition and the removable partial denture.


METHODS
With the help of some software, such as PRO/E, POWERSHAPE, etc, design the content and structure of the element libraries reasonably, and discussed the efficiency way of usage.


RESULTS
We can use the element libraries by the way of "import-edit",and the way of "element group".


CONCLUSIONS
The structure of the element libraries is reasonable and can run effectively.
Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Shanghai Second Medical University Shanghai 200011, China.
Bin
B
Wei
He-qing
HQ
Yan
Fu-qiang
FQ
Zhang
Cheng-tao
CT
Wang