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ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2024

Soldering in Dentistry: An Updated Technical Review.

Enzo Cumbo, Giuseppe Gallina, Pietro Messina, Giuseppa Bilello, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari, Giuseppe Alessandro Scardina

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Review in Journal of clinical medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Enzo CumboDepartment of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3420-8128
Giuseppe GallinaDepartment of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy.
Pietro MessinaDepartment of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy.
Giuseppa BilelloDepartment of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7766-2094
Mohmed Isaqali KarobariDental Research Unit, Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID 0000-0002-0313-9695
Giuseppe Alessandro ScardinaDepartment of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7305-530X
University of Palermo · ITSaveetha University · IN

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe need to permanently join two or more pieces of metal using heat is a frequent condition in various fields of medicine such as dentistry. Welding, brazing and soldering are permanent joining techniques between different metals that require in-depth background knowledge in order to obtain predictable results.

aimThis review examines the different methods of joining metals using heat and their fields of application. DISCUSSION: It is possible to create permanent metal joints in various phases of the creation of final products that will be used on the patient. In several cases, welds are also made directly by the manufacturer during industrial processing. In dentistry, dental laboratories perform complex welds mainly on dental prostheses and orthodontic appliances during the production process. It is also possible to obtain intraoral welding carried out by the clinician inside the patient's oral cavity. Welding can be carried out using combustible gases, electric current, infrared light and laser light through different technical procedures which must be chosen according to the specific needs and the metals to be joined.

conclusionsIt is useful for the dentist and dental technician to know the different welding methods, including those carried out in the factory by the manufacturer, to better understand the physical properties and mechanical resistance of the components marketed for the construction of prostheses and orthodontic appliances. The enormous variety of conditions in which those who practice welding can find themselves therefore presupposes in-depth knowledge in this field in order to apply the most suitable technique.

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electric weldinggas weldinglaser welding dentistryorthodonticsprosthodontics

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