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sprue pin [1 record]

Record 1 1988-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
  • Surgical Instruments
DEF

A metal pin used to form the hole that provides the pathway through the refractory investment to permit the entry of metal into a mold.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
DEF

Jonc de métal ou de cire placé sur une maquette prothétique et destiné, une fois éliminé, à ménager une cheminée de coulée à l'intérieur du revêtement.

Spanish

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