The fusion of ceramics (porcelain) to an alloy of two or more metals for use in restorative and prosthodontic dentistry. Examples of metal alloys employed include cobalt-chromium, gold-palladium, gold-platinum-palladium, and nickel-based alloys.
Also Known As:
Metal Ceramic Alloy; Metallo-Ceramic Alloy; Metalloceramic Alloy; Metalloceramic Alloys; Alloy, Metal Ceramic; Alloy, Metallo-Ceramic; Alloy, Metalloceramic; Alloys, Metal Ceramic; Alloys, Metallo-Ceramic; Alloys, Metalloceramic; Alloys, Porcelain-Metal; Metallo Ceramic Alloy; Metallo Ceramic Alloys; Porcelain Metal Alloys; Restorations, Metal Ceramic; Metal Ceramic Restorations; Metallo-Ceramic Alloys; Porcelain-Metal Alloys