Dental Alloys
| Definition: |
A mixture of metallic elements or compounds with other metallic or metalloid elements in varying proportions for use in restorative or prosthetic dentistry. |
| Notes: |
D25-26 qualif; DF: DENT ALLOYS |
| Previously Indexed: |
Alloys (1966-1972),Dental Materials (1966-1972) |
Dental Alloys Categories.
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Dental Amalgam - An alloy used in restorative dentistry that contains mercury, silver, tin, copper, and possibly zinc. |
Dental Alloys Definitions and Terms
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