W is a reduced-gold ceramic alloy, suitable for conventional metal-ceramics. The good flow characteristics during casting and the high strength allow for a wide range of indications.
Indications*
Inlays
Onlays, ¾ crowns, crowns
Telescope crowns, conus crowns
Bridges
Wide-span bridges
Cast posts / cores, bars, attachments
Partial dentures
Technical Data
Composition (%): - Au 54.0 | Pd 26.4 | Ag 15.5 | Sn 2.5 | In 1.5 | Re <1.0, Ru <1.0, Li <1.0
ISO - 22674:2016
ADA Class: - High Noble
Type / Color: - 4 / White
Density (g/cm³) - 13.8
Melting Range (Solidus/Liquidus): - 1200 - 1280 °C
Elastic Modulus (GPa): - 118
- Porcelain Fired Hardened
Vickers Hardness: - 220 225
Tensile Strength (MPa): - 660 715
0.2% Proof Stress (MPa): - 455 530
Elongation (%): - 20 13
Advantages
Good casting and flow characteristics
High strength
Compatible with conventional metal-ceramics (e.g. IPS Style)
Wide range of indications
Tested biocompatibility