FDA Cleared, last investigation 02-08-2024

SM55 - 55% Au High Noble Crown and Bridge Alloy, Type IV

SM55 is a clinically proven reduced gold crown and bridge alloy demonstrating outstanding properties.

Advantages

  • Clinically proven
  • Deep yellow color
  • Excellent resistance to oral conditions
  • Certified biocompatibility

Indications

  • Onlays
  • Inlays
  • Partial crowns
  • Single crowns
  • Telescope and conus crowns
  • Root canal posts
  • Short- and long-span bridges

Composition

  Au 55.0
  Pd 5.2
  Ag 30.0
  Cu 9.0
  In < 1.0, Ir < 1.0

Technical data

Type 4
Color Yellow
Density (g/cm³) 13.6
Melting range (°C) 905 - 975
Casting temperature (°C) 1030 - 1090
Modulus of Elasticity (MPa) 83.000
Elongation (%) 19.0
Vickers hardness 185
0.2% proof stress (MPa) 425

Documents

Laser Welding Wires & Solders (pdf)