Gold restoration in modern Era: An overview Nadar Shristi* 2nd Year Bachelor of Dental Sciences, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai *Corresponding Author E-mail: shristi71196@gmail.com
Online published on 2 March, 2017. Abstract Aim To find about the use of gold in modern day restoration and its advantages over other restorations. Objective This literature reviews about the use of gold restorations in modern era. Background Direct gold, or gold foil, is the oldest dental restorative material and continues to be used by many dentists today. There are several techniques for placing gold dental restorations, with the most common being cast gold, which is approximately 18 karats. Caste gold for restoration will prevent breakage and fracture when proper preparation is done and also does not flow and change shape. Gold restoration can also be finished to a very smooth surface. Reason Gold has unique and amazing properties of resilience, malleability and biocompatibility. It is a tried and true method that has been used in dentistry for generations. This paper reviews the use of gold as a restorative material in modern era. Top Keywords Gold foil, Caste gold, restoration. Top |