METAL-PROCELAIN DENTAL, DENTAL VENEERS, DENTAL BRIDGES AND METAL FOIL FOR USE THEREIN

摘要

A metal foil is provided for use in a metal-porcelain dental restoration, which metal foil provides improved color qualities to the finished restoration and improved bonding of the metal to the porcelain. The metal foil is made of an alloy comprising a major amount of gold, an amount of platinum or palladium, and an amount of a non-precious metal. An improved dental veneer and dental bridge can also be made using the metal foil of the invention.