OcclusalGold is an high noble yellow alloy indicated for full-cast crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays. It can also be used in combination with porcelain for natural-looking results. OcclusalGold has a rich, deep gold color and a reduced copper content, which guarantees resistance to tarnish and corrosion.
Indications
OcclusalGold is recommended for all crown and bridge applications, including full-cast inlays, onlays and crowns.
Benefits for the Patient
• OcclusalGold's esthetically superior gold color Type IV alloy (73.8% Gold, 5.8% Palladium, 1.5% Platinum) helps prevent dark gray lines at the gingival margins.
• Eliminates galvanic responses and metallic tastes for patients, which is why it's a desirable restoration for all indications. Galvanic response comes from using many different types of alloys in the mouth.
• The ultra-smooth OcclusalGold opalescent ceramic significantly reduces plaque accumulation and opposing tooth wear while offering polishability and adjustability chairside.
• OcclusalGold increases strength in the oral environment as much as 30% more than conventional ceramics, thanks to its patented ion exchange mechanism.
Prep Requirements
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The ideal preparation for OcclusalGold is a chamfer margin preparation.
• If a porcelain labial margin is prescribed, then a shoulder margin preparation is required.•Feather-edge margin preparations are indicated for full-cast restorations.
Recommended Cementation
• Dual-cured resin, glass ionomer, or zinc phosphate cements.
ADA Codes
•D2750 Single Crown PFM
• D6240 Bridge Pontic PFM• D6750 Bridge abutments PFM
Gold Content
•73.8% Gold, 5.8% Palladium, 1.5% Platinum
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