Dental Alloys and Metals in Dentistry

Single elements have a higher risk of corrosion in the oral environment.

Alloys have better properties, such as strength and wear resistance. (correct)

Single elements are more difficult to manipulate in dental procedures.

Alloys are cheaper to use in dental restorations.

They are more cost-effective than base metals.

Base metals are not suitable for dental restorations.

Noble metals are easier to manipulate during dental procedures.

Noble metals are resistant to corrosion in the oral cavity. (correct)

Base metals improve the taste of dental restorations.

Base metals have no impact on the properties of dental restorations.

Base metals increase the risk of corrosion in the oral environment.

Base metals provide strength, flexibility, and wear resistance to dental restorations. (correct)

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