Process for Increasing the Lifespan of Dental Components

Author:  Gerlinde Lange and Franz-Josef Grau
Source:  US Patent 6,012,316
Doc ID:  2000064
Year of Publication:  2000
Abstract:  
With a view to increasing the lifespan of metallic dental components as regards fatigue fractures, compressive stresses are introduced into the surface layer of these components, such as by means of shot-peening.