C. Modiga
Research Center in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 9 Revoluţiei 1989 Ave., 300070 Timisoara, Romania
D.M. Pop
Research Center in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 9 Revoluţiei 1989 Ave., 300070 Timisoara, Romania
F.F.D. Miron
Research Center in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 9 Revoluţiei 1989 Ave., 300070 Timisoara, Romania
A.C. Cojocariu
Research Center in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 9 Revoluţiei 1989 Ave., 300070 Timisoara, Romania
A.G. Marinescu
Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, ‘Victor Babes’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 9 Revoluţiei 1989 Ave., 300070 Timisoara, Romania
A.D. Tănase
Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, ‘Victor Babes’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 9 Revoluţiei 1989 Ave., 300070 Timisoara, Romania
C. Sinescu
Research Center in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 9 Revoluţiei 1989 Ave., 300070 Timisoara, Romania
M. Romînu
Research Center in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 9 Revoluţiei 1989 Ave., 300070 Timisoara, Romania
M.L. Negruţiu
Research Center in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 9 Revoluţiei 1989 Ave., 300070 Timisoara, Romania
E.L. Craciunescu
Research Center in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 9 Revoluţiei 1989 Ave., 300070 Timisoara, Romania
Abstract
Aim and objectives Dental practice is tending to remove the metallic component of fix partial prosthesis due to unfavourable mechanical behaviour. The polymers are used for prosthesis with metal free infrastructures and optimal function. Material and methods Polymers used for provisional prosthesis can be used with different technologies and have different mechanism of initiating the polymerization. Thermoplastic and chemoplastic polymers need different technologies and technological alternatives are: subtractive CAD-CAM, milling, printing technology and polymers injection. Results The chosen materials and manufacturing technologies may influence the success of the final prosthetic treatment. The standard and quality of provisional restoration is decisive for a successful prosthetic treatment. Conclusions Materials used are highly biocompatible and resistant to dental plaque adhesion. Present polymers induce low periodontal inflammation due to the lack of residual monomers.