| Title: | The thermomechanical, functional and biocompatibility properties of a Au–Pt–Ge alloy for PFM dental restorations |
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| Authors: | ID Majerič, Peter (Author)
ID Miličić Lazić, Minja (Author)
ID Mitić, Dijana (Author)
ID Lazić, Marko (Author)
ID Krdžović Lazić, Ema (Author)
ID Vastag, Gyöngyi (Author)
ID Anžel, Ivan (Author)
ID Lazić, Vojkan (Author)
ID Rudolf, Rebeka (Author) |
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| Files: |  materials-17-05491.pdf (11,75 MB)
MD5: 311B98396AD4A3CCE0FE155EF89C84CF
 https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/22/5491
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Article |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FS - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
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| Abstract: | A high-noble Au–Pt–Ge porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) dental alloy without the known adverse metallic elements and with the addition of germanium (Ge) was produced as a more cost-effective alternative to other precious alloying metals, with investigations for determining the functionality and clinical use of this alloy. The thermomechanical, biocompatibility, durability, workability and economic characteristics of the produced dental alloy were investigated. These properties were investigated with in vitro biocompatibility testing on human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs); static immersion testing for metal ion release; DSC analysis; hardness, tensile testing, density and coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) measurements; metallographic and SEM/EDX microstructure investigations; and finally with the production of a test PFM dental bridge. The results of the thermomechanical testing showed alloy properties suitable for dental restorations and clinical use, with somewhat lower mechanical properties, making the alloy not suitable for extensive multiunit fixed restorations. The microstructure investigations showed segregations of Ge in the homogeneous alloy matrix, which reduce the alloy’s mechanical properties. The produced PFM dental bridge showed excellent workability of the alloy in a dental laboratory setting, as well as a high standard of the final dental restoration. The ion release was negligible, well below any harmful quantities, while the cell viability examination showed significantly higher viability ratings on polished alloy samples as compared to as-cast samples. The results showed that a dental substructure in direct contact with oral tissue and fluids should be highly polished. The performed investigations showed that the produced PFM dental alloy is suitable for clinical use in producing high-quality dental restorations with high biocompatibility for patients prone to metal allergies |
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| Keywords: | noble metal dental alloys, metal–ceramic alloys, materials testing, biocompatibility testing |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 11.09.2024 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 25.10.2024 |
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| Publication date: | 10.11.2024 |
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| Publisher: | MDPI |
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| Year of publishing: | 2024 |
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| Number of pages: | 19 str. |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 17, iss. 22, [article no.] 5491 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-91182  |
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| UDC: | 620.1:669-1 |
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| ISSN on article: | 1996-1944 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 214564867 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/ma17225491 |
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| Copyright: | © 2024 by the authors |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 25.11.2024 |
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