Re: Gold or porcelain onlays

How would I possibly know about your particular specifics from an
internet description?

IF it is "large", then a filling is not adequate for long term
service. I prefer machine milled ceramic (CEREC), but then again I
have a bias based on 6 years of using this stuff.I have found this
material to be much kinder to tooth structure than gold.

On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 15:20:16 GMT, Rob <riaboni@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
>>
>> Gold compared to laboratory fired porcelain onlay, the gold is better.
>> Gold compared to machine milled ceramic, the porcelain is better. I
>> would not recommmend doing a large filling in composite or amalgam.
>
>Do I have the option of a filling rather than the onlay? If yes, should
>I have it filled with the machine-milled ceramic or with gold?
>
>> If you like jewlery in your mouth, opt for gold. If you like teeth
>> which look and feel natural, choose *machine-milled* ceramic.
>>
>Would like to save a much of the tooth as possible and use the most
>friendly filling for the enamel.
>
>> This is my opinion based on my personal experience, the experience of
>> the other dentsits I have spoken with, and the research articles that
>> Ihave read in the past 6 years.
>
>Thank you much for your expert/experienced advise. Much appreciated.

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