Emerging Gold Dental Alloys

Well-known for their established reputation in restorative dentistry, gold alloys offer an excellent combination of strength, biocompatibility, and aesthetic appeal. Combined with other noble and base metals like palladium, silver, platinum, copper and zinc, these dental alloys exhibit enhanced mechanical properties while maintaining their inherent corrosion resistance and superior biocompatibility. Dental practitioners and patients benefit from these high quality materials, as they provide reliable tooth preparations and provide for durable long-lasting restorations. As research and development introduces cheaper contemporary materials, they are being compared to gold dental alloys, which have been highly suited for clinical use for decades. Gold dental alloys are preserving their high standard status in the dental community, especially for long-span bridges and for patients with bruxism. Their development has diminished in recent times due to their high prices, while conventional and redesigned gold dental alloys described in the chapter still represent a leading choice for patients susceptible to allergies, and for patients requiring or requesting the best for a lasting dental restoration with high aesthetics.