title: Gold alloy cast to base metal removable partial denture frameworks.
abstract: For many years, gold and base metal alloys have been used in the construction of cast removable partial dentures. Each alloy has desirable properties, yet neither is ideally suited for all portions of a framework. A method has been developed to fabricate prostheses by casting gold alloy against a base metal alloy. This procedure allows the practitioner to combine the favorable characteristics of both alloys within a single framework. Consequently, the practitioner may create frameworks that more effectively meet the biomechanical demands of the oral environment.
authors.affiliation: United States Air Force, Haughton, La.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Bange
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Phoenix
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Duncan
mesh_terms: D003722:Dental Alloys; D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D003779:Denture Design; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006047:Gold Alloys; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D003722:Dental Alloys; D006047:Gold Alloys