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Mechanical properties of CAD/CAM frameworks vs. conventional methods (Systematic review)

Author(s) Dr. Deo Gracias Hounyetin, Dr. Oussama Boukdir, Dr. Mory Keita, Dr. Alpha Amadou Barry, Prof. Asmaa Hatim, K. Elboussir
Country Morocco
Abstract Background: The use of cobalt-based alloys, particularly cobalt-chromium, for fabricating metal frameworks in removable partial dentures became widespread from 1930 onward owing to their mechanical and chemical properties. Other materials such as titanium and its alloys, as well as PEEK/PEKK, are also used to fabricate removable partial denture (RPD) frameworks. Their manufacture follows different processes. The aim of this systematic review is to compare the mechanical properties of frameworks produced by conventional methods with those produced by CAD/CAM techniques (SLM, DMLS, DMLM).
Materials and methods: This systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) 2020 guidelines. It included prospective and retrospective studies, randomized controlled trials, and in vitro studies. The review focused on the mechanical properties of removable partial denture frameworks fabricated by conventional methods or by CAD/CAM. Only studies published between 2015 and 2025 were searched.
Results: The 13 studies selected and analyzed revealed that CAD/CAM produces frameworks with a more homogeneous microstructure and higher hardness (502.86 HV for SLM versus 416.53 HV for casting). However, CAD/CAM-fabricated frameworks may show greater surface roughness and require polishing to achieve a satisfactory clinical fit.
Conclusion: Overall, CAD/CAM appears to offer superior mechanical performance. However, conventional techniques retain an important role in clinical practice. Finally, since all analyzed studies were conducted in vitro, it is useful to supplement these data with longitudinal clinical studies under real intraoral conditions.
Keywords Removable partial denture – Framework materials – Mechanical properties – Conventional methods – CAD/CAM
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On 2026-10-03
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i05.88851
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