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• The term is largely archaic in modern dentistry, having been replaced by more advanced materials and techniques.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

1. any alloy that fuses at low temperatures and can be used molding artificial teeth