Gold Fillings
There are a small number of clinically qualified technicians who do supply dentures directly to the public, but they cannot provide restorations such as crowns, bridges, implants or more complex restorations. These must be prescribed by dentists, who work in close co-operation with specialist dental laboratories. A BARD certified dentist will offer best advice on the treatment you require.
Dentists and dental technicians will work together as a team to provide correctly designed and constructed crowns, bridges and dentures. This involves careful examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning to ensure that the best possible treatment options are made available to all patients.” You should contact a BARD certifed dentist for further information.
Clinical studies would suggest that the gold onlays and partial inlays done properly have 70% success rate over 45 years.
In most cases it can be well hidden, so when talking to people , they will not notice that you have a gold restoration.
For a crown, only 1mm, and afterwards only half of that for a gold restotation.
Q 6. How expensive is it?
Most dentists usually charge the same, if not less, than for a porcelain filling or crown.
Yes, but this can be an advantage as it acts as a shock-absorber when chewing and means the restoration will last longer
Q 8. Is it pure gold?
No. Gold is mixed with other metals to make the resultant alloy harder and therefore more resistant to wearing away. Pure gold would be too soft.
Yes. The gold needs to be ‘tin-plated’ by the laboratory technician and then it can be bonded to the tooth with modern resin cement.
Yes. In fact a porcelain and metal crown will look more tooth-coloured if a high gold content metal is used underneath the porcelain.
Yes. Probably the best material for making a post for root-treated teeth is a high gold content metal. It has the most scientific research to back up its use compared to any of the modern materials, and it requires less tooth to be taken away. You should contact a BARD certified dentist to enquire about your gold work.