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Gold foil and its use in modern dentistry
Bruce W Small1, Warren Johnson
1University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, USA. dr.bruce.small@gmail.com
Dentistry Today
|April 19, 2006
Summary
Gold foil remains an underused yet highly durable dental restorative material. Simplified techniques now make it easier to use, offering patients restorations that can last a lifetime.
Area of Science:
- Restorative Dentistry
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Gold foil is an underutilized restorative material in modern dentistry.
- Despite perceptions, it remains in use and offers significant advantages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the benefits and ease of use of gold foil as a dental restorative material.
- To address common reasons for its underuse and provide a simplified application method.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical and current applications of gold foil in dental restorations.
- Detailed explanation of a simplified, modern technique for gold foil application.
- Discussion of factors contributing to the underuse of gold foil.
Main Results:
- Gold foil can be applied more easily with contemporary methods.
- It provides highly durable, potentially lifelong dental restorations.
- Barriers to its use have been identified and addressed.
Conclusions:
- Gold foil is a viable, long-lasting restorative option that is easier to use than previously thought.
- Encouraging dentists to reconsider and explore gold foil for patient restorations.
- The American Academy of Gold Foil Operators offers resources for further education.
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