Vitallium Plus: How is This Alloy Different?

Dr. E. asks:
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There is a new removable partial denture alloy from DENTSPLY called Vitallium Plus. Does anybody know how this is any different from plain old vitallium? Does this have another metal in the alloy mix that gives it improved properties? They advertise this as fitting more accurately and resisting deformation better. Has anybody tried this new alloy? Do you notice any difference?

Editor’s Note: According to Dentsply,

“Vitallium 2000 Plus is the new standard for premium chrome cobalt alloys. This alloy provides physical and mechanical properties never before attainable in chrome cobalt alloys.
Vitallium 2000 Plus has a higher yield and tensile strength and it also has increased flexibility without deformation or fracture, allowing for excellent adjustability. It also has an elongation over twice that of regular Vitallium.”

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