<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Gold is a noble metal with very good chemical resistance. It also does not become oxidized in water or air. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and shine, and it is a heavy, but soft metal with huge plasticity and ductility. For many years, gold and its alloys have been recognized as being great prosthetic material in dental practice. In current dentistry, the progress in materials science and galvanoforming techniques have made it possible to create precise restorations utilizing this metal. This pertains both to fixed and removable dentures. Galvanized gold has a range of advantages, among these being biocompatibility, proper marginal tightness, endurance, its esthetic design and the fact that it boasts bacteriostatic features.</p></abstract>

Gold is a noble metal with very good chemical resistance. It also does not become oxidized in water or air. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and shine, and it is a heavy, but soft metal with huge plasticity and ductility. For many years, gold and its alloys have been recognized as being great prosthetic material in dental practice. In current dentistry, the progress in materials science and galvanoforming techniques have made it possible to create precise restorations utilizing this metal. This pertains both to fixed and removable dentures. Galvanized gold has a range of advantages, among these being biocompatibility, proper marginal tightness, endurance, its esthetic design and the fact that it boasts bacteriostatic features.

The use of gold and gold alloys in prosthetic dentistry – a literature review

Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Medical University of Lublin, Poland

Chair and Department of Paedodontics, Medical University of Lublin, Karmelicka 7, 20-081 Lublin, Poland

Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences

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Gold is a noble metal with very good chemical resistance. It also does not become oxidized in water or air. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and shine, and...

The use of gold and gold alloys in prosthetic dentistry – a literature review

Published Online: Nov 26, 2015

Page range: 192 - 195

Received: Jul 08, 2015

Accepted: Jul 15, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cipms-2015-0070

Keywords
gold alloys, galvanoforming technique, crowns, dowels

© 2015

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

The use of gold and gold alloys in prosthetic dentistry – a literature review

Published Online: Nov 26, 2015

Page range: 192 - 195

Received: Jul 08, 2015

Accepted: Jul 15, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cipms-2015-0070

Keywordsgold alloys, galvanoforming technique, crowns, dowels

© 2015

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
gold alloys, galvanoforming technique, crowns, dowels