[Corrosion of metal alloys in the oral cavity].
1978
C Arapostathes
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D003343
Corrosion
The gradual destruction of a metal or alloy due to oxidation or action of a chemical agent. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)
Corrosions
D003722
Dental Alloys
A mixture of metallic elements or compounds with other metallic or metalloid elements in varying proportions for use in restorative or prosthetic dentistry.
Alloy, Dental,Alloys, Dental,Dental Alloy
D004570
Electrogalvanism, Intraoral
Chemical reaction that occurs when saliva comes into contact with the metals in dental fillings. This reaction can send electric currents through the brain causing negative symptoms.