Gold for a very long time and still now is an excellent material for restoring teeth. New porcelains and tooth coloured composite filling materials are proving to be strong competitors but for proven durability gold is still the premier material.

We use gold as an inlay to repair/replace large fillings that need something stronger. Gold crowns may be advised on posterior teeth where the closeness of the bite and/or short height of the teeth mean that there is not enough space for a bonded crown with porcelain and metal. Individuals with a very strong bite may also require the strength of gold restorations.

They can look beautiful, much better than a dark amalgam filling. The soft warm yellow tones of gold merge much better with the surrounding tissues and slight yellowness of the teeth. The secret is not to make them too shiny!