The strengthening of aluminous porcelain with bonded platinum foils.
Results are presented to demonstrate the effect of bonding thin platinum foils to aluminous dental porcelain. The increased strength is explained in terms of a reduction in surface and subsurface pores in the porcelain brought about by improved wetting.
D000535:Aluminum; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D010984:Platinum; D013499:Surface Properties; D013718:Tensile Strength
D003776:Dental Porcelain; D010984:Platinum; D000535:Aluminum