| JNDA Vol. 12 No. 2 (July - December 2012) | |
Uses of Gold in Dentistry – A Review |
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| Dr. Sandhya Shrestha | |
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| Abstract | |
Gold has been used in dentistry since ancient times. It has been used both in pure form as well as alloys. The non-tarnishing and non-corrosive quality has popularized its usage. In modern dentistry as well, the use of gold as a fashion statement has been well-accepted. They are primarily used as restorations, crowns and bridges, inlays and onlays. In recent days, gold oral jewellery or studs and orthodontic brackets, gold implants etc. have also been popular. Gold, due to its noble metal characteristics can be material of choice for screw posts, implants and in surgical instrument. Thus, Gold due to its chemical properties and social acceptance is a good choice in various procedures of restorative and aesthetic dentistry. |
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| Keywords | |
Dental restoration; gold alloy; gold foil; gold wire; history; pure gold. |
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