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Magnetodontics. The use of magnetic forces in dentistry
Author(s) -
Cerny R.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1978.tb02393.x
Subject(s) - dentistry , alloy , samarium , orthodontics , materials science , medicine , metallurgy , chemistry , inorganic chemistry
A bstract — A recently discovered alloy of cobalt and samarium (Co 5 Sm) has exceptional magnetic properties. A laboratory evaluation was made of the grip force of samples of this alloy of a size suitable for dental use. A review of both dental and general literature points to the need for establishing, prior to widespread usage, that magnetic fields are harmless to surrounding tissues.