VITA has introduced VITA VIONIC® BASE RESIN FLEX, a 3D printing material designed for the digital fabrication of flexible partial dentures. According to the company, the material enables dental laboratories to produce metal-free, removable long-term temporary restorations that provide adaptable comfort and stability for up to 18 months. These restorations are intended to support patients during healing and recovery following surgical or periodontal treatment while absorbing masticatory forces.
Flexible removable temporaries have traditionally required labor-intensive fabrication processes with inconsistent results. With VITA VIONIC BASE RESIN FLEX integrated into a digital workflow, laboratories can produce flexible bases with integrated retention elements in a more standardized and cost-effective manner.
The company states that multiple partial dentures can be printed in a single run, which may reduce production time and associated costs. The material is available in clear and pink translucent shades designed to allow natural gingival color to show through.
According to the company, partial dentures fabricated with VITA VIONIC BASE RESIN FLEX can be repaired or extended. The material is described as easier to process and polish compared with traditional injection molding or filament printing methods.
The company also reports that the material enables chemical bonding with both printed and milled denture teeth to support secure and durable restorations.
VITA is known for its work in tooth shade determination, including the development of the VITA classical A1-D4 shade guide and the VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER shade systems. The company’s portfolio includes denture teeth, veneering materials, digital shade measurement systems, furnaces, and CAD/CAM restorations.
More information is available at www.vitanorthamerica.com or by calling 800-828-3839.
