title: [Zirconia in removable prosthodontics. A case report].
abstract: Zirconia as a framework material is well established in fixed prosthodontics. However, for its application for removable dentures little experience exists. Zirkonzahn® has developed a copy-milling unit, that is a manually operated machine for the manufacture not only of frameworks but also of complete removable dentures. The aim of this case report is to show the step-by-step clinical and technical fabrication of a zirconia bar on implants and of a corresponding zirconia complete denture. The advantages and disadvantages of the system are presented and problems are critically discussed.
authors.affiliation: Klinic für Rekonstruktive Zahnmedizin und Myoarthropathien, Universitätskliniken für Zahnmedizin, Universität Basel, Hebelstrasse, Bassel. nico.buehler@unibas.ch
authors.forename: Nico M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Bühler
authors.forename: Eckart
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Teubner
authors.forename: Carlo P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Marinello
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D055113:Chronic Periodontitis / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D011140:Polyurethanes; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D015040:Zirconium
chemical_list: D011140:Polyurethanes; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D015040:Zirconium; C028541:zirconium oxide