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Author: Wirz, Jakob and Hoffmann, Andreas
Title: Electroforming in Restorative Dentistry: New Dimensions in Biologically Based Prostheses
This clinical atlas describes the use of electroforming technology to achieve esthetically superior restorations that are also biologically compatible. Electroforming is a process that involves the deposition of layers of gold to form esthetic support structures featuring highly adaptable margins for a precise fit; when veneered with ceramic, these restorations also offer superb durability and functionality. Since electroforming can be used with titanium as well as with gold, this technology has broad potential for use with implant-supported prostheses.
429pp: 751 color illus
ISBN: 0-86715-376-8, 978-0-86715-376-7
Preface:
At the threshold of the third millennium, we in restorative dentistry stand at a decisive turning point. It is a time when compatibility of materials, ie, biocompatibility, takes a preferred position in the expectations of our patients.
Since numerous dental materialsÑrightly or wronglyÑhave come under fire generally and in the mass media in particular, researchers, scientists, clinicians, and dental technicians have not been hesitant to search for breakthroughs in modern, biologically oriented, materials science. In the metals sector, the biologically unique metal titanium recently has become fully integrated into restorative dentistry. In joining technology, laser welding has begun a successful struggle against the further existence of biologically questionable solder joints of all alloy types.
Electroforming technology left the stage of evolution some time ago and is taking its place today in modern restorative dentistry as a standard mode of treatment. This technology continues to bring additional promising therapeutic means to the field of crown and bridge and inlay/onlay treatment. Electroformed structures, oxide-free and veneered with ceramic, are luted into place, free of reactions and unsurpassed in precision of fit, with zinc phosphate cement, about which there need be no concern.
The editors brought together experts from technology and clinical dentistry to summarize the entire topic at its actual state of the. The present book, in the form of an atlas, is intended to supplement the basic works about the biological material titanium. The fact that some chapters overlap is not a coincidence. Indeed it is intended, in order to delineate clearly the entire subject of electroforming from the points of view of the dentist and the dental technician.
The book is not intended exclusively as a textbook for dental students or dental technicians in training. Instead, it is conceived as a foundation for advanced and continuing education for the modern, biologically oriented team of dentist and dental technician.
We express our thanks to the contributors for their enormous efforts and cooperation, which was superbly coordinated by our secretary, Ms. I. Biasutti. We thank the president of Quintessence, Mr. H. W. Haase, for his great interest in the topic, for his effective support and his willingness to publish the book so quickly.
Jakob Wirz and Andreas Hoffmann
Table of Contents:
1. Biological Dental Prosthetics
2. Development of Electroforming Technology
3. Electroforming—Dental Laboratory Technology
4. Electroforming—Clinical Aspects
5. Material and Technological Aspects
6. Tips and Tricks for the Dental Technical
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