A clinical and laboratory study about the influence of temperature changes on electrogalvanism between similar and dissimilar, polished and unpolished metallic dental restorations.

Author: Younis MN

Source: Egyptian Dental Journal

Year: 1978

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Abstract / Excerpt:

Galvanism or galvanic action is a well known phenomenon in dentistry. Small galvanic currents are generated from the presence of dissimilar metals in most mouths and consequently cause corrosion of fillings.

Citation: Younis MN. A clinical and laboratory study about the influence of temperature changes on electrogalvanism between similar and dissimilar, polished and unpolished metallic dental restorations. Egyptian Dental Journal. 1978;24(1):63-78.