title: Vitallium.
abstract: Vitallium is a base metal alloy that has been used in dentistry and medicine since 1929. This article will focus on the historical perspectives of Vitallium and include the dental and medical applications used today. The physical and chemical properties of Vitallium will be discussed, with particular emphasis on the biocompatibility of the metal. Finally, the future uses of Vitallium will be examined, as will the potential dangers in fabricating prostheses using this base metal alloy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Health Practice, Division of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0297, USA. dgore2@email.uky.edu
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gore
authors.forename: Robert Q
authors.initials: RQ
authors.lastname: Frazer
authors.forename: Robert E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Kovarik
authors.forename: Juan E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Yepes
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D015921:Dental Implants; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys / Q000737:chemistry*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014800:Vitallium / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003722:Dental Alloys; D015921:Dental Implants; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D014800:Vitallium