Prof. Pekka Kalevi Vallittu
Department of Biomaterials Science
University of Turku (UTU), Finland
Email: pekval@utu.fi
Qualifications
2000
Specialist in Prosthetic Dentistry and Stomatognathic Physiology,
University of Turku, Finland (EPA Recognized Prosthodontist)
1995-2006 Docent in
Prosthetic Materials Science, University Of Turku (UTU), Finland
1994 Doctor
of Odontology (Ph.D.), University of Kuopio, Finland
1994 Certified
Dental Technician (CDT), Institute of Dental Technology, Kuopio, Finland
1988 Licenciate
of Odontology, University of Kuopio, Finland
Publications (Selected)
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Vallittu PK, Lassila VP. Reinforcement of acrylic resin denture base
material with metal or fibre strengtheners. J Oral Rehabil 1992;19:225-230.
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Vallittu PK, Lassila VP. Effect of metal strengthener's surface
roughness on fracture resistance of acrylic denture base material. J Oral
Rehabil 1992;19:385-391.
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Vallittu PK. Effect of some properties of metal strengtheners on the
fracture resistance of acrylic denture base material construction. J Oral
Rehabil 1993;20:241-248.
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Vallittu PK. Comparison of two different silane compounds used for
improving adhesion between fibers and acrylic denture base material. J Oral
Rehabil 1993;20:533-539.
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Vallittu PK, Lassila VP, Lappalainen R. Evaluation of damage to
removable dentures in two cities in Finland. Acta Odontol Scand 1993;51:363-369.
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Vallittu PK, Lassila VP, Lappalainen R.
Acrylic resin - fiber composite - Part I: The effect of fiber concentration on
fracture resistance. J Prosthet Dent 1994;71:607-612.
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Vallittu PK. Acrylic resin-fiber composite - Part II: the effect of
polymerization shrinkage of polymethyl methacrylate applied to fiber roving on
the transverse strength. J Prosthet Dent 1994;71:613-617.
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Vallittu PK. The effect of void space and polymerization time on
transverse strength of acrylic - glass fibre composite. J Oral Rehabil
1995;22:257-261.
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Vallittu PK, Lassila VP, Lappalainen R. Transverse strength and fatigue
of denture acrylic-glass fiber composite. Dent Mater 1994;10:116-121.
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Vallittu PK, Alakuijala P, Lassila VP, Lappalainen R. In vitro
fatigue fracture of an acrylic resin based partial denture. An exploratory
study. J Prosthet Dent 1994;72:289-295.
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Vallittu PK, Lassila VP, Lappalainen R. The effect of notch shape
and self-cured acrylic repairing on the fatigue resistance of an acrylic resin
denture base. J Oral Rehabil 1996;23:108-113.
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Vallittu PK, Lassila VP, Lappalainen R. Wetting the repair surface
with methyl methacrylate affects the transverse strength of repaired heat-cured
acrylic resin. J Prosthet Dent
1994;72:639-643.
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Vallittu PK, Vallittu ASJ, Lassila VP. Dental aesthetics - A survey of attitudes in different groups of
patients. J Dent 1996;24:335-338.
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Vallittu PK. Fracture surface characteristics of a damaged acrylic
resin based denture as analysed by SEM-technique. J Oral Rehabil 1996;23:524-529.
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Vallittu PK. Bonding of acrylic resin teeth to the polymethyl methacrylate
denture base material. Acta Odontol Scand 1995;53:99-104.
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Vallittu PK, Miettinen V, Alakuijala P. Residual monomer content
and release into water of denture polymethyl methacrylate. Dent Mater
1995;11:338-342.
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Vallittu PK. Comparison of the in vitro fatigue resistance of acrylic
resin partial denture reinforced with continuous glass fibers or metal wire. J
Prosthod 1996;5:115-121.
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Vallittu PK. Ultra-high-modulus polyethylene ribbon as reinforcement
for denture polymethyl methacrylate: A Short communication. Dent Mater
1997;13:381-382.
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Vallittu PK, Vojtkova H, Lassila VP. Impact strength of denture
polymethyl methacrylate reinforced with continuous glass fibers or metal wire.
Acta Odontol Scand 1995;53:392-396.
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Vallittu PK. The effect of surface treatment of denture acrylic
resin on the residual monomer content and its release into water. Acta Odontol
Scand 1996;54:188-192.
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Vallittu PK. Peak temperature of some prosthetic acrylates on
polymerization. J Oral Rehabil
1996;23:776-781.