Galvanic gold plating for fixed dental prosthesis

Content Provider	Scilit
Author	Ozcelik, Tuncer Burak Yilmaz, Burak
Copyright Year	2013
Abstract	Metal ceramic partial fixed dental prostheses have been commonly used for the replacement of missing teeth for many years. Because of an increase in the price of gold, base metal alloys have been the choice of alloy for the fabrication of metal ceramic restorations in many dental clinics. Some major disadvantages of base metals are their corrosion and the dark coloration they may cause at the crown margins. This article describes a galvanic gold-plating technique, which is used to minimize corrosion and improve the esthetics of metal ceramic restorations fabricated with Cr-Co base metal alloys. This technique involves the deposition of a 6 μm to 8 μm 24 K gold layer directly onto the Cr-Co cast prosthesis framework. The technique improves metal surface properties, making them more biocompatible and usable, however, requires additional equipment and experienced laboratory technicians. Clinical studies should be performed to corroborate the long term success of this technique.
Related Links	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4053629/pdf
Ending Page	376
Page Count	4
Starting Page	373
File Format	XHTML
ISSN	13057456
DOI	10.4103/1305-7456.115426
Journal	European Journal of Dentistry
Issue Number	3
Volume Number	7
Language	English
Publisher	Medknow
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Dentistry and Oral Surgery Base Metal Fixed Dental Prosthesis Gold Plating European Journal of Dentistry, Volume 7, Issue 3
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Dentistry