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This in vitro study evaluated the bond strength of metal frameworks ca
st using Ni-Cr, Ni-Cr-Be, Cu-Al, type IV gold, and noble metal ceramic
alloy with and without tin electroplating. The castings were luted to
human teeth using Panavia Ex resin. It was found that tin electroplat
ing had a negative effect for the Cu-Al and type IV gold alloys and a
positive effect for gold for metal ceramic restorations. The best resu
lts were obtained using the Ni-Cr alloy.