Titanium's biocompatibility and material properties make it ideal for dental prosthetics like implant dentures, removable partial dentures (RPD), and fixed partial dentures (FPD).
Welding is a critical process in fabricating titanium dental prosthetics.
Purpose:
To review and present five modern welding techniques for titanium used in dental applications.
To discuss the clinical utility and applications of each welding method.
Summary:
This paper details five advanced titanium welding methods: laser welding, plasma welding, tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, infrared brazing, and Hruska electrowelding.
Each technique's specific application in the fabrication of dental prosthetics is explored.
Impact:
Provides dental professionals and researchers with an overview of current titanium welding technologies.
Aids in selecting appropriate welding methods to improve the quality and longevity of titanium dental implants and prostheses.