Made in Italy · Since 1975 · 75+ Countries · ISO 13485 · Nickel-Free
Dental Alloys by Mesa Italia: Metallurgical Excellence Since 1975
The broadest alloy range in the market: MAGNUM casting alloys, CoCr and titanium Grade 5 ELI CAD/CAM discs, welding alloys, framework alloys, Q-Bar system, and CoCr overcasttable abutments.
Mesa Italia dental alloys are the worldwide reference for dental laboratories. Since 1975, Mesa Italia has been manufacturing dental alloys that laboratories around the world trust for their most demanding prosthetic work. From our production facility in Brescia, Italy, we deliver a complete range of CoCr, titanium, and specialized alloys to over 75 countries — every product 100% Made in Italy, every batch certified to the highest international standards.
Chromium-cobalt alloys specifically formulated for ceramic-bonded dental restorations. Thermal expansion coefficient calibrated for all major ceramic systems: IPS, VITA, GC, Noritake, Creation.
The versatile ceramic alloy. Type 4 per ISO 22674, HV 255. Optimized for single crowns, multi-unit bridges, and implant-supported frameworks with ceramic veneering. The most widely distributed CoCr alloy in the Mesa range, used in over 50 countries.
Best for: PFM crowns, bridges, implant-supported structures.
Premium precision. Developed in collaboration with Japanese dental laboratories. Finest grain structure and superior surface finish in the MAGNUM range. Distributed in Japan through Asahi Roentgen.
Best for: High-precision aesthetic restorations.
For frameworks. High elastic modulus for thin clasps and connectors that retain their shape through thousands of cycles. Excellent casting fluidity for complex geometries.
Best for: Removable partial dentures, clasps, connectors.
Welding specialist. Formulated for metallurgical compatibility in welding and repair of prosthetic structures.
Best for: Welding, repairs, framework modifications.
| Property | Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Classification | Tipo 4 (ISO 22674) | EN ISO 22674 |
| Hardness | HV 255 (Solare) | ISO 6507 |
| Biocompatibility | Tested per ISO 10993 | ISO 10993 |
| Nickel | 0% (Nickel-free) | — |
| Beryllium / Cadmium | 0% / 0% | — |
| Manufacturing | 100% Made in Italy (Brescia) | — |
Mesa titanium discs use Grade 5 ELI (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) — the implant-grade specification per ASTM F136. “Extra Low Interstitials” means reduced oxygen to max 0.13% (vs 0.20% standard Grade 5), iron max 0.25% (vs 0.40%), nitrogen max 0.03% (vs 0.05%).
Reduced oxygen content decreases brittleness — critical for thin-section prosthetic components.
Millions of masticatory loading cycles without developing microcracks. Long-term reliability.
The same ASTM F136 standard used for orthopedic implants (hip, spine). Implant grade for prosthetic components.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) |
| Standard | ASTM F136 |
| Tensile Strength | min 860 MPa |
| Yield Strength | min 795 MPa |
| Elongation | min 10% |
| Density | 4,43 g/cm3 |
| Elastic Modulus | 105-120 GPa |
| Manufacturing | 100% Made in Italy |
MAGNUM metallurgical quality in the digital workflow. 98.5mm diameter, multiple thicknesses. Compatible with major open 5-axis milling systems.
Precision bar system for implant-supported overdentures. High mechanical precision, ergonomic design, proven Mesa CoCr metallurgy.
A Mesa specialty. Abutments made entirely from CoCr for custom prosthetic restorations. Complete metallurgical compatibility, no weak bonding interface.
Maximum biocompatibility for osseointegration. 99%+ pure titanium, 550 MPa. The implant body lives inside bone — material purity is the absolute priority.
Maximum mechanical performance for prosthetic components. 860 MPa with implant-grade biocompatibility (ASTM F136). Prosthetic components live above the bone, under direct masticatory forces.
The CLP classification of cobalt metal as CMR 1B (February 2020) applies to cobalt as a pure substance, not to CoCr dental alloys as finished medical devices. In the alloy matrix, cobalt is bound within a stable structure protected by the chromium oxide passive layer that prevents significant ion release.
Mesa CoCr alloys are:
Every Mesa alloy is manufactured under a single certified quality system, with full traceability from raw material to finished product.
La linea completa MAGNUM: Magnum Solare (metallo-ceramica), Magnum Hyperone (precisione premium), Magnum Splendidum (scheletrati), Magnum Lucens (saldatura) e Magnum Clarum. Tutte 100% nickel-free, beryllium-free, and cadmium-free, prodotte a Brescia dal 1975.
Yes. All Mesa CoCr alloys are CE marked under EU MDR 2017/745, ISO 10993 biocompatibility tested, and MDSAP certified. The chromium oxide passive layer minimizes ion release to levels within accepted safety thresholds.
Grade 5 ELI (also called Grade 23) has stricter limits on interstitial impurities: oxygen max 0.13% vs 0.20%, iron max 0.25% vs 0.40%. This improves fracture toughness, fatigue resistance, and biocompatibility. Mesa uses the ASTM F136 specification (surgical implant standard) for its titanium CAD/CAM discs.
Solare: ceramic-bonded (crowns, bridges). Hyperone: premium precision (Japanese market). Splendidum: RPD frameworks (removable partial dentures). Lucens: welding and repair. Each alloy is optimized for its specific application.
Different priorities for different applications. The implant body needs maximum biocompatibility for osseointegration (Grade 4 cpTi, 99%+ pure titanium, 550 MPa). Prosthetic components need maximum mechanical performance (Grade 5 ELI, 860 MPa with implant-grade biocompatibility per ASTM F136).
Yes. MAGNUM ceramic-bonded alloys (Solare, Hyperone) have a thermal expansion coefficient calibrated for all major ceramic systems: IPS (Ivoclar), VITA, GC Initial, Noritake, Creation, and others.
Yes. Every alloy in the MAGNUM CoCr line is 100% nickel-free, beryllium-free, and cadmium-free. This eliminates the nickel allergy risk (affecting approximately 10% of the population) and makes Mesa CoCr the ideal replacement for laboratories transitioning from NiCr alloys.
CoCr and zirconia are complementary materials. CoCr excels for RPD frameworks (no zirconia alternative), multi-unit bridges, implant bars, and cases requiring thin profiles or repairability. Zirconia is ideal for aesthetic single crowns and short bridges. Most modern laboratories use both.
