Gold Restorations

By far, gold restorations are still the best restorative material that we have to offer in dentistry. When it's done right, it lasts a lifetime!

Why Gold?

Gold will not oxidize or discolor the teeth.
Gold is not abrasive so it doesn't wear the opposing teeth.
Gold can be polished and finished to a higher degree than other materials.
Gold is one of the most bio-compatible elements in nature. Gum tissue is most healthy near gold restorations.
Gold wears nearly at the same rate as the tooth structure, blending into the tooth as the tooth wears.
Gold reflects the light perfectly through the tooth with its warm color, preserving the tooth natural aesthetics.
Gold is very strong; therefore, a very thin layer is completely resistant to fractures allowing us to preserve a lot more of the tooth structure during preparation.
Gold becomes very smooth after proper polishing, reducing the amount of plaque that gets attached to its surface.