cheoplastic metal
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Definition
Noun: A type of fusible alloy, specifically one with a low melting point, historically used in dentistry for creating molds or patterns, particularly in the fabrication of artificial teeth.
Usage
This is a highly specialized technical term from historical dentistry and metallurgy. It describes a material property (low-fusibility) and a specific application (dental molding). * The 19th-century dentist selected a cheoplastic metal for its ability to capture fine detail in the tooth mold. * The invention of cheoplastic metal allowed for more consistent and detailed dental prosthetics.
Advanced Usage
- The term is largely archaic in modern dentistry, having been replaced by more advanced materials and techniques.
- It is primarily encountered in historical texts, patents, or discussions about the evolution of dental technology.
Variants and Related Words
- Fusible alloy: A broader category of low-melting-point metals, which includes cheoplastic metal as a subtype for dental use.
- Dental alloy: A general term for any metal mixture used in dentistry, which may or may not be low-fusing.
Synonyms
- Low-fusing dental alloy
- Fusible dental metal
Different Meanings
This term has no other common meanings outside its specific historical/technical context in dentistry and metallurgy.
Noun
- any alloy that fuses at low temperatures and can be used molding artificial teeth