The ceramic must ________ and bond to the alloy at a temperature below the solidus.

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Sintering is a process of bonding particles of a solid material by heating it below the melting point. In ceramic dental restorations, the ceramic material is bonded to a metal alloy substructure through a process called porcelain firing. During this process, the ceramic powder is heated just enough to solidify and adhere to the metal, creating a strong bond without liquefying or melting. Therefore, option B, sinter, is the correct choice.

The Ceramic Must ________ and Bond to the Alloy at a Temperature