Abstract:

Gold has been used in dental medicine for thousands of years due to its unique physicochemical properties. Despite the rise of aesthetic materials, gold remains the “gold standard” for durability and biocompatibility in many dental restorations. Gold in dentistry is not just an ‘expensive’ material, but part of the cultural and medical history of mankind. It is a reliable and biocompatible material in restorative dentistry. Despite the competition from modern materials, due to its unique properties, its role in specific clinical indications remains significant. While not as common as in the past, dentists still use gold, often in combination with other metals, for dental work like crowns and fillings, particularly in back molars where durability is crucial. Gold’s strength, resistance to corrosion, and biocompatibility make it a reliable choice, though its metallic appearance is less aesthetically appealing than tooth-colored options.
We believe that future research can revive the application of this metal in dentistry.

Keywords: Gold, dental medicine, biocompatibility