Gold restorations: The metals, the manufacture and the fit

Undergraduate students in many dental schools worldwide do not have the opportunity to make metal-based crowns for patients; however, knowledge of the materials and the laboratory techniques used is important. This knowledge will allow dentists to critically analyse these bespoke restorations, especially when castings do not appear to fit immediately. Whilst great care is taken over tooth preparation, impression taking and manufacture of metal crowns, little credence is given to cementation. This final stage in providing the patient with an indirect restoration is equally important. These important issues have been addressed throughout this chapter.