Mechanical properties of various types of dental alloys were evaluated by measuring tensile strength, Vicker's hardness, elongation, 0.2% proof stress and modulus of elasticity. Specimens were made from dental casting alloys, dental alloys for ceramometal, chromium cobalt base metal alloys for casting, and wrought base metal alloys, respectively.It was expected that results of the test reveal the selection criteria of the dental alloys. The followings are the results of this test:1. Heat treatment has effect upon 0.2% proof stress of the alloys, but does not have upon modulus of elasticity. Required Time-Temperature for heat treatment should be obeyed strictly.2. Base metal alloy features high modulus of elasticity and low 0.2% proof stress thus its metal frame needs to be bulky when it is used for long-span bridge or adhesion bridge being subjected by severe occlusal force.3. High-gold dental alloy for ceramometal may not be suitable for long-span bridge.4. Chromium cobalt wrought alloy is suitable for the clasp of removable partial denture. But, care should be taken when the wrought wire is subjected to heat such as soldering. Severe heat treatment lowers 0.2% proof stress.5. The Pt added high gold casting alloy, namely MAX G, has superior 0.2% proof stress and high modulus of elasticity among the gold casting alloys. This indicates that MAX G is suitable for long-span and adhesion bridges.6. The gold alloys for ceramometal, namely TGB 50 and TGB 30, have superior 0.2% proof stress and modulus of elasticity among the gold alloys.
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