title: The corrosion resistance of a new cobalt-chromium-molybdenum-ceramic alloy.
abstract: Cobalt-chromium alloys are extensively used for removable partial dentures and implants. Recently, this type of alloy has been introduced for porcelain-fused-to-metal crown and bridgework. The objective of this in vitro study was to evaluate the corrosion behaviour of such a ceramic alloy (Vicomp) and compare it to a cobalt-chromium alloy for removable partial dentures (Vitallium). A 0.9% saline solution and an artificial saliva were used as electrolytes. Results indicate a similar, adequate, corrosion resistance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Occlusal Reconstruction, Dental School, University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Mezger
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Vrijhoef
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Newman
authors.forename: E H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Greener
mesh_terms: D002516:Ceramics / Q000032:analysis; D002858:Chromium Alloys / Q000032:analysis; D003343:Corrosion; D004553:Electric Conductivity; D008982:Molybdenum; D012464:Saliva, Artificial; D013053:Spectrophotometry; D014800:Vitallium / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D002858:Chromium Alloys; D012464:Saliva, Artificial; C059409:Vicomp alloy; D014800:Vitallium; D008982:Molybdenum