Gold fillings, also called inlays or onlays, are composed of an alloy of gold, copper and other metals. A gold inlay is casting of a gold alloy and as such is very strong. Gold fillings require more than one office visit to place because they require impressions to manufacture at a dental laboratory.
What are the advantages of a Gold inlay over the other types of filling?
Gold inlays last the longest of any filling – 10-20 years at least and in some cases much longer. The benefits of gold inlays and restorations are:
Has a bracing effect, strengthens teeth.
Keeps a tooth from fracturing
Does not break
Is kind to the teeth
Acts much like a natural tooth with its expansion and contraction abilities
How long do gold inlays last?
Gold fillings, also called inlays, are composed of an alloy of gold, copper and other metals. This type of dental filling is usually considered the most durable, lasting 20 years or more, but it is also the most costly.
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