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Precious metals in dentistry.

Daniel A Givan1

  • 1Department of Prosthodontics, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-0007, USA. dgivan@uab.edu

Dental Clinics of North America
|June 26, 2007
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Gold-based precious dental alloys are favored for their usability and properties. Proper alloy selection requires understanding the system, choosing quality manufacturers, and matching the alloy to clinical needs.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Biocompatible Alloys
  • Restorative Dentistry

Background:

  • Precious alloys are crucial in dentistry due to ease of use, biocompatibility, and mechanical properties.
  • Their application in ceramometal bonding is significant.
  • Despite new alloy introductions, gold-based alloys remain a popular choice, often driven by economic factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the importance and selection criteria for precious dental alloys.
  • To highlight the continued relevance of gold-based alloys in modern dentistry.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on precious dental alloys.
  • Analysis of properties and applications of gold-based alloys.
  • Discussion of selection factors for clinical use.

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Main Results:

  • Precious alloys offer excellent handling, biocompatibility, and physical properties for dental applications.
  • Gold-based alloys continue to be widely used due to their established performance and economic considerations.
  • Effective selection hinges on understanding alloy systems and clinical requirements.

Conclusions:

  • Gold-based precious alloys remain a reliable and popular material in dentistry.
  • Alloy selection should be informed by a deep understanding of material science and specific clinical demands.
  • Prioritizing proven alloys from reputable manufacturers ensures optimal patient outcomes.