I have a crown that I believe is a Porcelain-fused-to-metal crown. The
metal is some kind of of non-gold alloy used by most dentists. My
dentist recently replaced the post that holds this crown and put in a
golden post.
Question: I heard that the fact that the post if made of gold and the
crown is done using some other metal can be a problem due to the
charges and ions that can occur.
I am thinking of replacing my crown and putting in a crown that is
porcelain based on gold, not just a metal alloy. Does it make sense? I
don't have any problems with this crown right - no pain or other
problems. Should I replace it?
Thanks.
Steven Bornfeld - 17 Dec 2005 00:03 GMT
> I have a crown that I believe is a Porcelain-fused-to-metal crown. The
> metal is some kind of of non-gold alloy used by most dentists. My
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> Thanks.
No. There can be galvanic action if two dissimilar metals contact in a
conductive environment. But the post will not have any significant
contact with the crown. Even if there was a bit of electrolytic action,
tarnish would soon insulate it. As a practical matter, the cement
should insulate just fine.
Steve
Whamatus - 17 Dec 2005 00:45 GMT
>I have a crown that I believe is a Porcelain-fused-to-metal crown. The
>metal is some kind of of non-gold alloy used by most dentists. My
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>
>Thanks.
Nah, there is a cement layer between the gold and the other metal.
Also, in the absence of leakage there is no liquid to act as an
electrolyte.
If it ain't broke... don't fix it.
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Amatus Cremona - 17 Dec 2005 19:18 GMT
>>I have a crown that I believe is a Porcelain-fused-to-metal crown. The
>>metal is some kind of of non-gold alloy used by most dentists. My
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>If it ain't broke... don't fix it.
Plus, there cannot be an electrolyte reaction if the metals touch. A
gap is necessary for this to occur.
Joel - 17 Dec 2005 22:18 GMT
What is a golden post? It sounds like ... well ... I mean ......
You know ...... if your bathtub is 24 karat gold, then the shower is
.....
ummm .......
> I have a crown that I believe is a Porcelain-fused-to-metal crown. The
> metal is some kind of of non-gold alloy used by most dentists. My
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>
> Thanks.