The joining of pieces of metal through the use of an alloy which has a lower melting point, usually at least 100 degrees Celsius below the fusion temperature of the parts being soldered. In dentistry, soldering is used for joining components of a dental appliance, as in assembling a bridge, joining metals to orthodontic bands, or adding to the bulk of certain structures, such as the establishment of proper contact areas on inlays and crowns with adjacent teeth. (Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982)

Annotation

includes solders

DUI

D012994 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0020138

Previous indexing

Welding (1966-1972)

History note

95; was SOLDERING, DENTAL 1973-94

Online note

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Public note

95; was SOLDERING, DENTAL 1973-94