TY - JOUR
T1 - Use of low fusing alloy in dentistry.
AU - Wee, A. G.
AU - Schneider, R. L.
AU - Aquilino, S. A.
PY - 1998/11
Y1 - 1998/11
N2 - STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Low fusing alloy has been used in dentistry for remount procedures in both fixed and removable prosthodontics, in implant prosthodontics for the fabrication of solid implant casts, in maxillofacial prosthetics as oral radiation shields, and in dental research for its unique properties. Previously, the use of low fusing alloy was thought to offer a high degree of dimensional accuracy. However, multiple in vitro studies have shown that its presumed dimensional accuracy may be questionable. PURPOSE: This article reviews the physical properties, metallurgical considerations of low fusing alloy, its applications in dentistry, and a safe, simple method of using low fusing alloy.
AB - STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Low fusing alloy has been used in dentistry for remount procedures in both fixed and removable prosthodontics, in implant prosthodontics for the fabrication of solid implant casts, in maxillofacial prosthetics as oral radiation shields, and in dental research for its unique properties. Previously, the use of low fusing alloy was thought to offer a high degree of dimensional accuracy. However, multiple in vitro studies have shown that its presumed dimensional accuracy may be questionable. PURPOSE: This article reviews the physical properties, metallurgical considerations of low fusing alloy, its applications in dentistry, and a safe, simple method of using low fusing alloy.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0022-3913(98)70029-0
DO - 10.1016/S0022-3913(98)70029-0
M3 - Article
C2 - 9813803
AN - SCOPUS:0032200994
VL - 80
SP - 540
EP - 545
JO - Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
JF - Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
SN - 0022-3913
IS - 5
ER -