white gold, a gold alloy with a high content of palladium or platinum used in dental restorations, such as prepared tooth cavities and gold crowns. It has a higher fusion range, lower ductility, and greater hardness than a yellow gold alloy.
white gold, a gold alloy with a high content of palladium or platinum used in dental restorations, such as prepared tooth cavities and gold crowns. It has a higher fusion range, lower ductility, and greater hardness than a yellow gold alloy.