When it comes to choosing the best material for crowns, Gold continues to occupy the first place. Porcelain fused to gold crowns (Captek crowns) try to overcome the esthetic problems of gold crowns, but in terms of quality, nothing beats a full gold dental crown.
What are the advantages of gold crowns?
- Gold is a strong metal so it is durable even when the thickness of the metal is minimal. So gold crowns require minimal tooth preparation.
- Gold is a highly inert material. So chances of allergy are minimal
- Gold is highly compatible with gum tissues.
- Unlike most other materials, gold does not cause wearing of opposing tooth. This make it the perfect choice in cases of Bruxism.
- Gold crowns are highly long lasting due to High resistance to corrosion, fracture, and wear due to its strength.
- The margin adaptability of the gold is excellent. So the fit at the margins is excellent. It seals the margins well to prevent leakage and recurrent tooth decay.
What are the disadvantages of gold crowns?
- Gold crowns are expensive. This is a very major factor for its limited use.
Poor esthetics.
For those looking for tooth colored restorations, Gold crowns are definitely not the treatment of choice.
This drawback can be overcome by combining gold with porcelain. The result is the porcelain fused to gold crown, which keeps most of the advantages of gold crowns but looks a lot more appealing.
The advantages of gold to human body are already documented. Swarna (gold) bhasma is used in Ayurveda to avail several health benefits like immunity booster, improvement of concentration and memory. It is also used in treating premature hair graying, digestive disorders, nervous disorders and heart diseases.
No doubt gold crowns are expensive. But considering the numerous advantages, it would be in the best interests of the patients to start opting for gold crowns.
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