“…Various variables and complex interactions during the soldering process make it even more difficult to control the quality. Quite a few researchers have investigated and compared factors affecting accuracy and strength of soldered prostheses, including the accuracy of the index material (Harper & Nicholls, 1979; Dixon, Breeding & Lindquist, 1992; Cho & Chee, 1995), the effects of gap distance (Stade, Reisbick & Preston, 1975; Rasmussen, Goodkind & Gerberich, 1979; Willis & Nicholls, 1980), different heat sources on soldering strength (Stade et al , 1975; Sobieralski, Schelb & Prihoda, 1990; Louly et al , 1991; Cattaneo et al , 1992; Tehini & Stein, 1993; Cheng et al , 1994; Gulker et al ., 1994; Nabadalung & Nicholls, 1998), and comparison of pre‐solder and post‐solder mechanical strengths (Nicholls & Lemm, 1985; Ziebert et al , 1986; Monday & Asgar, 1986). Stresses on soldered prostheses in the oral cavity are quite complex and dynamic, thus fatigue tests have been conducted to simulate actual pressures on soldered prostheses in order to determine the endurance limit (Hawbolt & MacEntee, 1983; Wiskott, Nicholls & Taggart, 1991; Wiskott, Nicholls & Belser, 1994; Butson et al , 1993).…”