Proposals for optimization of laser welding in prosthetic dentistry.
This paper points out each key parameter involved in laser welding and discusses the parameters' effects on weld microstructure and defects detected inside the weld. Solutions are proposed to adjust the parameters to provide an optimal dental assembly. Metallurgical effects as well as defects are briefly discussed. A welding procedure adapted to different compositions of dental alloys is proposed.
Bertrand
Caroline
C
Department of Prosthodontics, TELEO, University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis, Nice, France. bertrand@icmcb-bordeaux.cnrs.fr
Poulon-Quintin
Angeline
A
D002858:Chromium Alloys; D003035:Cobalt; D003722:Dental Alloys; D012994:Dental Soldering / Q000379:methods*; D006047:Gold Alloys; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State; D008669:Metallurgy; D009532:Nickel; D013814:Thermal Conductivity; D014025:Titanium; D044366:Transition Temperature; D014896:Welding / Q000379:methods
D002858:Chromium Alloys; D003722:Dental Alloys; D006047:Gold Alloys; C051993:palladium-silver alloy W1; D003035:Cobalt; D009532:Nickel; D014025:Titanium