Dental Treatments
Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry
Gold Alloy
Gold alloys offer a great long-term restorative solution, are strong and highly resistant to fracture and wear. Gold is very versatile in its application, which allows us to remove the least amount of healthy tooth structure when preparing the tooth for the restoration. Gold alloys are also gentle to opposing teeth.
Gold has very similar characteristics to that of natural teeth in wear and flexibility with relation to expansion and contraction when eating or drinking hot and cold foods and drinks, making it a better choice than amalgam.
Gold is hypoallergenic, making it the perfect option for people who are sensitive to some materials. As gold is not as appealing for some people as tooth coloured restorations, they are mainly placed on molars and teeth towards the back of the mouth. However some people choose to have teeth towards the front restored with gold.
Gold restorations are primarily used for inlays/onlays, crowns and bridges.
