Abstract
This article presents the evolution of the prosthetic fabrication process. Also, the requirements for a porcelain-fused-to-metal alloy, which includes: Chemical properties, mechanical properties, thermal characteristics and esthetics and alloy color. Moreover, the alloy development was discussed in terms of: Strength considerations, porcelain adherence and oxide color, porcelain compatibility and biocompatibility.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 1-5 |
Number of pages | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 18 Jan 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Biocompatibility
- Dental applications
- Gold alloys
- Gold casting
- Gold nanoparticles
- Porcelain