Masters Theses
Abstract
"Initial investigations have confirmed the feasibility of depositing an adherent metal film onto tooth enamel. Such films might be used as pit and fissure sealants in preventive dentistry, with denture or orthodontic work, as an intermediate substrate with various organic or inorganic restorative materials, or other such areas. The process employs chemical solutions containing ions of the metal to be deposited and suitable reducing agent solutions.
To date, metallic copper and silver films have been plated onto teeth in vitro. The deposits are quite adherent and appear to exhibit the conductivity, crystal structure, luster, hardness, and other chemical and physical properties of the normal metal"-- Abstract, p. iv
Advisor(s)
O'Keefe, T. J. (Thomas J)
Committee Member(s)
James, William Joseph
Levenson L. L., 1928-1998
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
1975
Pagination
ix, 29 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 27-28)
Rights
© 1975 Richard Doyle Christie, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Thesis Number
T 4014
Print OCLC #
5981807
Recommended Citation
Christie, Richard Doyle, "Electroless and chemical metal deposition on human tooth enamel." (1975). Masters Theses. 3095.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/3095
