Why Gold?

Gold is one of the most amazing metals on this planet in terms of its resilience and properties of biocompatibility. Cast gold is the most often used technique. Cast gold is about 18 karat and is the strongest and most durable material used for restoring tooth structure.

Gold foil is an old and established technique where 24 karat gold is used to create the restoration. Dr. Spath is a strong advocate of using gold Newport Beach as the preferred restoration material for fillings. Apart from its strength and biocompatibility, the outstanding qualities of gold include its malleability and its ability to provide adequate strength with a conservative restoration and minimal damage to the tooth structure.

Dr. Spath has been closely involved with the technology of gold restorations. He has been a member and the Secretary of the R.V. Tucker Cast Gold Study Club of Orange County. Gold, like any other material or technology can only be as effective as the skill of the person who is applying it.