Electrical discharge machining in dentistry

Int J Prosthodont. 1992 Mar-Apr;5(2):114-21.

Abstract

A brief history of electrical discharge machining (EDM) is given and the process is discussed. A description of the application of EDM for fabricating precision attachment removable partial dentures, fixed-removable implant prostheses, and titanium-ceramic crowns is presented. The advantages and disadvantages of the EDM process for the dental profession are evaluated. Although expensive, the procedure has merit.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Crowns
  • Dental Polishing / instrumentation
  • Dental Polishing / methods*
  • Denture Design / instrumentation*
  • Denture Precision Attachment
  • Denture, Partial, Fixed
  • Electrodes
  • Electrolysis
  • Technology, Dental / methods*