Why Gold Makes the Best Restoration
Why Gold Is the Premier Choice
Did you know gold has been valued for its use in dentistry since the time of the Ancient Egyptians? Safe, durable, and pliable; no other material can offer all the outstanding qualities that gold combines. Internationally, it the undisputed material of choice for long-term quality dental repairs.
Gold Is Safe And Comfortable
Gold doesn't just look good--it feels good--because gold is remarkably compatible with the inside of your mouth. With many other metals, the likelihood of sensitivity or an allergic reaction is a significant risk for the patient. But not with gold.
Gold Endures
On average, repairs made with gold last nearly 20 years; sometimes, as long as 40+ years. By contrast, repairs made with other materials are likely to require replacement 2-5 times over a 20-year period. So gold really is a cost-effective choice.
Gold Is Strong And Flexible
Gold expands and contracts at the same rate as your natural tooth. This protects your gold crown from chipping, cracking or breaking; which can be a problem with other less versatile materials.
The Beauty of Gold Lasts
Thanks to its purity and smoothness, gold doesn't darken or stain over time.
Why A Gold Crown Is A Wise Choice
A gold crown has some very distinct characteristics that make it the best choice. A well-cast gold crown fits considerably better then other materials; especially porcelain. Because it fits better, it lasts longer! The bacteria we all have in our mouths have less access to the micro-margins and therefore the inevitable decay takes longer to happen.
- Gold never fractures like porcelain can.
- Gold crowns require much less sacrifice of tooth structure and; consequently, there is more tooth left. If you are in the market for a crown,
- Gold, unlike porcelain, dones not abrade the opposing teeth.
- Gold is smooth and unlike porcelain is not microscopically rough so food and bacteria cannot easily stick to it. •Gold is very easily cleaned.
- You can expect a gold crown to last 20-50 years. When you think of something in your mouth--24 hours a day--bathed in food, saliva, and bacteria, being pushed and shoved on; a gold crown is a pretty good return on your investment.
The Gold That We Use
Not all gold crowns are the same--far from it--and you should know the difference. Some gold crowns are made of an economy gold and are only gold in color and don't possess the casting characteristics so important for a good seal at the edges. This significantly decreases the life of the crown. These cheaper gold-content crowns are on the order of ten carat and do not have the tissue tolerance and compatibility of a higher gold-content alloy. They are cheaper, but in the long run you'll spend 5-10 times as much on these inferior products. The best of the dental gold is an alloy of many metals, (allowing for certain hardness factors that are required) and are usually about 76% gold or a little over 18 carat. Anything more and they start to lose other characteristics that are too important to sacrifice.