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DENTAL TECHNOLOGY, JANUARY-MARCH 2024
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Solare also manufactured by MESA. The same conditions were found in the subsequent checks even 3
The thermal relaxation treatment and normalization of the years later, at the time of writing of this article.
chromium-cobalt alloy was carried out in a Dekema Austromat 3001 The absence of cracks or marks on the aesthetic material confirms
laboratory furnace. the correct interface between the Magnum Solare alloy and the
The treatment was carried out to dissipate any tension introduced ceramic material. A bond also promoted by the heat treatment car-
into the metal material during milling and it is used to reduce the ried out after milling. The polishability of the Magnum Solare milled
risk of cracks in the ceramic when firing it. alloy is an element that definitely contributed towards maintaining
the health of the gingival tissues due to the poor bacterial adhesion
RESULTS observed on this surface.
When delivering the finished work, there was observed optimal
structure/ fixtures fit and full passivity during the Sheffield test. 6 LIMITS
months later, there was observed the absence of gingival retraction, The financial investment by all professional parties involved is
health of the periodontal tissues and optimal cleanliness level of the objectively high, and this could hinder transition from analogue to
prosthesis product. digital. Furthermore, beware not to underestimate the investment in