Is the process of dental scrap collection dwindling?
As dental technology continues to change, the amount of precious metals used in restorations is declining. The increasing use of CAD-CAM technology, Milling machines, and the adoption of dental alloys with higher proportions of non-precious metals, have all contributed to this decline. These changes might make you think that the process of refining dental scrap from dental offices and dental laboratories is dwindling as well. However, here at Cora, we feel that there is still an abundance of precious metals yet to be recovered.
Many patients, particularly those who are aged 60 or older, currently have gold dental work, as this was the most popular material available to them in their formative years. As they age, these original materials will need to be replaced, meaning your dental office or laboratory will be collecting bridges, crowns and fillings. In addition, gold dental work is still considered the status quo in many other parts of the world, such as Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. When people from these regions move to the United States, they will receive modern U.S. dental care, meaning their older caps, crowns and other dental work will likely need replacing as well.
Is this the Right Market for Refining Dental Scrap?
Current gold prices are on the rise, making this an ideal time to recycle even the smallest quantities of gold dental scrap. With over 40 years of experience in the dental refining business, Cora Refining is your trusted and honest choice for quality refining at a fair market value. Speak with one of our well-informed and courteous service representatives today to learn more about the dental scrap process and how your facility can add a financial upsurge to your bottom line.
- Bridges and Bridgework
- Clasps and Clippings
- Dental Crowns and Dental Gringings
- Fillings and Inlays
- Bars