Medical Material
gold alloys
Subclass of:
Gold Compounds; Dental Alloys; Alloys
Definitions related to gold alloys:
  • Alloys that contain a high percentage of gold. They are used in restorative or prosthetic dentistry.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • Gold-based alloys and precious metal alloys for clinical use are mixtures of metals, the major components of which are gold, silver, or palladium. They also may contain a small quantity of copper or platinum. The device is intended to fabricate dental appliances, such as crowns and bridges, for patients.
    Standard Product Nomenclature
    U.S Food & Drug Administration, 2003
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