Question 157 · LDEK · Prosthodontic materials

Which of the following are essential for achieving a good connection between dental ceramic and dental alloys?

1) accurate polishing of the metal coping;
2) creating microretentive cavities on the surface of the dental alloy (mechanical connection);
3) creating the oxide layer on the alloy surface (chemical connection);
4) difference between shrinkage of dental alloy and ceramic;
5) providing thick ceramic layer.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3.
  2. B. 2,3,4.
  3. C. 3,4,5.
  4. D. 1,3,4.
  5. E. 1,4,5.
Hint

Think about how the metal surface is treated before opaque application and what happens to stresses in the porcelain as the crown cools.

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