Review article

Gold foil in restorative dentistry

Dinko Blažić ; School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Darko Gagro ; School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

The authors bring forth various forms of gold which can be used in
the direct gold foil restorative procedure. All possible variations of cavity preparations are shown for the techique mentioned. Advantages and possible difficulties during operative procedures are brought forth. It is believed that gold foil restorations prove to be the most ideal material in operative dentistry. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of practicing this technique during the pre-graduate study which results in better skill deveopment and precision for the future dentist. The hain setbacks with this technique are the high costs involved and the prolonged operative time period.

Keywords

gold foil; restorative dentistry

Hrčak ID:

105267

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/105267

Publication date:

15.9.1986.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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