The dental material options have grown tremendously providing dentists with many options for durability and aesthetics. We’ve reviewed some of the most common choices and here is what we found.

One trend we have noticed is the rapid increase in the use of alloys with a high nickel content, at a time when nickel sensitivity is increasing in the general population.

Here you can find the most up to date advantages and disadvantages of dental materials and their effects on patients.

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Porcelain Fused To Metal:

This type of dental material is most commonly used for crowns and bridges. During this process the metal alloys are fused underneath the porcelain surface and match the neighboring teeth.

 

 

 

Advantages Disadvantages
  • They match the surrounding teeth and appear more natural.
  • Teeth are not sensitive to the materials.
  • Porcelain crowns are the least likely to cause gum irritations or allergic reactions.
  • A large amount of the tooth has to be trimmed in order to be placed over the tooth.
  • Multiple dental visits are required, which raises the cost of visits and laboratory fees.

 

 

Gold Alloy

These precious metals usually contain a mix of gold, copper and noble metals such as platinum, palladium or silver. These alloys are most commonly used for inlays, crowns, bridges and partial denture frameworks.

 

 

 

Advantages Disadvantages
  • Provides the highest degree of durability.
  • Gold materials will not corrode within the mouth.
  • Will not cause irritation or damage to neighboring teeth.
  • Can last anywhere from 15-30 years.
  • Using gold materials in dentistry is more expensive
  • You will require a minimum of two visits when choosing gold material fillings.
  • Does not match the other surrounding teeth.

 

 

Nickel Alloys

Nickel alloys are typically darker in appearance and include a mix of nickel and chromium materials.

 

 

 

Advantages Disadvantages
  • Very durable will not fracture under pressure.
  • Nickel alloys are more affordable than noble alloys.
  • Could possibly cause damage to surrounding tissue.
  • Restorations made with nickel can easily corrode and cause leakage, especially when in contact with physiological solutions.
  • Nickel is a known allergen.

 

 

Porcelain

This material is most commonly used in fillings, crowns, inlays and fixed bridges. Porcelain material is similar to the color of your teeth and constructed of 100% ceramic.

 

 

 

Advantages Disadvantages
  • Porcelain crowns have the ability to be constructed of translucent porcelain, which provides the most natural look.
  • The entire placement of a crown can be achieved in one single visit.
  • Material is not as strong as other options.
  • Porcelain is not best material to be used on molar teeth.

 

As experts in the refining industry we’re familiar with all of the various alloy and precious metal mixtures. After comparing the advantages and disadvantages of all materials, it’s clear that nickel alloys may not be the best choice for patients.

Cora Refining offers many dental scrap return options in order to help you get the highest return possible. Our proven methods and dedication to customer satisfaction guarantee you will receive the most accurate results.

 

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