Metal Ceramic Alloys
| Definition: |
The fusion of ceramics (porcelain) to an alloy of two or more metals for use in restorative and prosthodontic dentistry. Examples of metal alloys employed include cobalt-chromium, gold-palladium, gold-platinum-palladium, and nickel-based alloys. |
| Notes: |
a dental alloy; D25-26 qualif; specify metals (IM or NIM) if particularly discussed |
| Also Called: |
Metal Ceramic Restorations |
| Previously Indexed: |
Dental Alloys (1971-1991) |
Metal Ceramic Alloys Categories.
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Cermet Cements - Fluoride-releasing restorative materials made by the sintering of metal (usually silver) particles to glass ionomer powder. Glass ionomers are fluoride-releasing cements that are not very durable. Sintering of the metal particles is a means of improving those physical properties that will make the glass ionomer cement more durable. |
Metal Ceramic Alloys Definitions and Terms
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