Gold Onlay Flashcards
1
Q
What are the advantages of Partial-Coverage Gold?
A
- Most conservative of all indirect restorations
- Compatible with opposing occlusion
- Biocompatible (type II)
- Gold standard in longesvity
- Appearance
2
Q
What are the disadvantages of partial coverage gold?
A
- Technique sensitive
- Cost
- Appearance
3
Q
What is the functional cusp clearance for a gold onlay?
A
1.5 to 2.0 mm
4
Q
What is the non-functional cusp clearance for a gold onlay?
A
-1.0-1.5 mm
5
Q
What is the functional cusp bevel for a gold onlay?
A
-1.5-2.0 mm
6
Q
What is the Isthmus Depth Beyond Occlusal reduction for a gold onlay?
A
.5-1.0 mm
7
Q
T/F A steeper bevel is less effective at closing margins than a bevel of a less slope
A
False
-It is more effective
