title: Casting metals, Part I.
abstract: The status of casting alloys is presented with regard to metallurgical considerations, clinical properties, sales, and evolution of alloys from a historic perspective. Alloys are classified on the basis of 1) normal-fusing (non-porcelain bonding); and 2) high-fusing (porcelain bonding) and on nobility within these two groups. Part I of this two-part series details normal-fusing alloys. High-fusing alloys will be discussed in Part II.
authors: Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of California, San Francisco.
authors: R L
authors: RL
authors: Bertolotti
mesh_terms: D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry / Q000145:classification; D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D006047:Gold Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D008669:Metallurgy; D012834:Silver
chemical_list: D003722:Dental Alloys; D006047:Gold Alloys; D012834:Silver