Effects of lipopolysaccharides on the corrosion behavior of Ni-Cr and Co-Cr alloys

• Published in: The Journal of prosthetic dentistry Vol. 116; no. 2; pp. 286 - 291
• Main Authors: Yu, Weiqiang, PhD, Qian, Chao, MD, Weng, Weimin, BDS, Zhang, Songmei, PhD
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.08.2016
• Subjects: Chromium Alloys - chemistry; Corrosion; Dentistry; Escherichia coli; Humans; Lipopolysaccharides - chemistry; Materials Testing; Metal Ceramic Alloys - chemistry; Nickel - chemistry; Saliva, Artificial - chemistry

Abstract Statement of problem Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are constituents of gingival crevicular fluid and may affect the base metal alloys used in metal ceramic crowns. The role of LPS in base metal alloys is currently unknown. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effects o...