Use of low fusing alloy in dentistry.
BACKGROUND
Low fusing alloy has been used in dentistry for remount procedures in both fixed and removable prosthodontics, in implant prosthodontics for the fabrication of solid implant casts, in maxillofacial prosthetics as oral radiation shields, and in dental research for its unique properties. Previously, the use of low fusing alloy was thought to offer a high degree of dimensional accuracy. However, multiple in vitro studies have shown that its presumed dimensional accuracy may be questionable.


OBJECTIVE
This article reviews the physical properties, metallurgical considerations of low fusing alloy, its applications in dentistry, and a safe, simple method of using low fusing alloy.
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College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA.
Schneider
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Aquilino
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D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry*; D015921:Dental Implants; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D008669:Metallurgy; D011474:Prosthesis Design
D003722:Dental Alloys; D015921:Dental Implants