title: A flexural method for evaluation of metal-ceramic bond strengths.
abstract: A test technique is presented for evaluating metal-ceramic bond strengths. The test piece consists of a four-point loaded metal beam with porcelain bonded to the central tension side of the beam. The test produced failures at predictable locations and was able to differentiate between metal surface treatments.
mesh_terms: D003722:Dental Alloys; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006047:Gold Alloys; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003722:Dental Alloys; D006047:Gold Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain