Dental Alloys: Composition & Types

Dental Alloys: Composition & Types

Write a short note on the type of alloy used in dentistry.
Answer:

Alloy: An alloy is defined as a metal containing two or more elements, at least one of which is metal and all of which are mutually soluble in a molten state.

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Uses of Alloy:

1. Alloy is used for all metal and resin veneer restoration, for example, Inlays, posts, resin, and composite veneered, crowns, and bridges.
2. Alloy for metal ceramic restoration, for example, PFM copings, PFM crowns, and bridges.
3. Alloys for removable dentures, for example, RPD frames and complete denture bases.

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Types of Alloys Used in Dentistry:

1.  According to use:
   • Alloys for all metal and resin veneer restorations
   • Alloys for metal ceramic restoration
   • Alloys for removable dentures.
2. Based on yield strength and percent elongation:
   • Type I: Soft
   • Type II: Medium
   • Type III: Hard
   • Type IV: Extra hard.
3. According to nobility:
   • High noble alloys—Contains ≥ 40wt% Au and ≥ 60 wt% of noble metals
   • Noble metal alloys—Contains ≥ 25wt% of noble metals
   • Predominantly base metal alloys—Contains ≥ 25wt% of noble metals
   • Base metal.
4. Based on mechanical properties:
   • Type 0: Intended for low-stress bearing single-tooth fixed restorations, for example, mall veneered one surface inlays, veneered crowns.
   • Type 1: Intended for low stress bearing single tooth fixed restorations, for example, Veneered or unveneered one surface inlays, veneered crowns.
   • Type 2: Intended for single-tooth fixed restorations, for example, Crowns or inlays without restriction on a number of surfaces.
   • Type 3: Intended for multiple unit-fixed restorations, for example,  bridges
   • Type 4: Intended for appliances with thin sections that are subjected to very high forces,  for example, Removable partial dentures, clasps, thinly veneered crowns, wide span brides with small cross sections, bar, attachments, implant retained superstructures.
   • Type 5: Intended for appliances in which parts require the combination of high stiffness and strength, For example,  Thin removable partial dentures, parts with thin cross sections, and clasps.

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1. According to major elements
   • Gold alloys
   • Silver alloys
   • Palladium alloys
   • Nickel alloys
   • Cobalt alloys
   • Titanium alloys.
2. According to three major elements:
   • Gold–palladium–silver
   • Palladium–silver–tin
   • Nickel–chromium–molybdenum
   • Cobalt–chromium–molybdenum
   • Iron–nickel–chromium
   • Titanium–aluminum–vanadium.
3. According to a number of alloys present:
   • Binary −Two elements
   • Ternary − Three elements
   • Quaternary − Four elements.
4. According to the use of dental casting alloys:
   
   • Alloys for all metal and resin veneer restorations:
     • High noble
     • Noble
     • Predominantly base metal
     • Base metal.

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• • Alloys for metal-ceramic restorations:
    • High noble
    • Noble
    • Predominantly base metal
    • Base metal.
  • Alloys for casting large structures:
    • High noble
    • Noble
    • Predominantly base metal
    • Base metal.