Chemicals and Drugs

Dental Alloys

A mixture of metallic elements or compounds with other metallic or metalloid elements in varying proportions for use in restorative or prosthetic dentistry.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A mixture of metallic elements or compounds with other metallic or metalloid elements in varying proportions for use in restorative or prosthetic dentistry.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Alloy, Dental
  • Alloys, Dental
  • Dental Alloy

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity.

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Alloys (1966-1972)
  • Dental Materials (1966-1972)

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  1. D25.339w.208
  2. J01.637.051.339w.208

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NLM Classification

WU 180

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Dental Alloys. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003722. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003722
  2. Dental Alloys. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58386659