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[Alloys for metal-ceramics 3].

M A Quintero Englembright1, F Barceló Santana, M Palma Calero

  • 1Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.

Practica Odontologica
|January 1, 1991
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Summary

Dental restoration materials are advancing rapidly, offering dentists diverse options like resins, alloys, porcelains, and composites. Staying updated ensures optimal prosthetic odontology practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Prosthetic Odontology Materials Science
  • Dental Biomaterials Engineering

Context:

  • The field of prosthetic odontology offers a wide array of restorative materials, including covalent (acrylic resins), metallic (alloys), and ionic (porcelains) types.
  • Composite materials, such as composite resins and ceramics-metals mixtures (e.g., Miracle-Mix, a glass ionomer cement reinforced with amalgam alloy), represent advanced combinations.
  • Cermets are formed when materials are blended via a sintering process.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the continuous innovation in dental restorative materials.
  • To emphasize the importance of dentists staying informed about new products and improvements in prosthetic odontology.

Summary:

  • Dental restorative materials encompass covalent resins, metallic alloys, ionic porcelains, and combinations like composite resins and ceramics-metals mixtures.
  • Innovations include glass ionomer cements reinforced with alloys (e.g., Miracle-Mix) and sintered materials known as Cermets.
  • Ongoing research and development aim to enhance the dental armamentarium with improved and novel materials.

Impact:

  • Dentists must continuously update their knowledge to leverage the latest advancements in restorative materials.
  • Failure to adapt can lead to outdated practices and potential reliance on unreliable advertised products.
  • Awareness of current materials and their improvements is crucial for effective prosthetic odontology.

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