Duceragold and the Golden Gate System

The advantages of using it are:

Aesthetics

• Natural look—restores the natural beauty of the smile.
• Genuine opalescence—it looks like natural teeth even in sunlight.
• Natural fluorescence—cannot be detected under UV.

Advantages for the dentist

• Chair side polishable.
• Reliable precious metal bond.
• No need to discuss different alloys.
• An ideal solution for long term durability.
• High flexural strength—less likely to fracture.
• Softer surface—improved compatibility with the oral environment.

Advantages for the patient

• Less plaque accumulation—less chance of periodontal disease.
• Only one alloy in the mouth—eliminates galvanic reaction/metal taste.
• High aesthetics—looks like natural teeth.
• Biocompatible—no risk of allergic reaction.
• Natural wear rates—will not aggressively wear opposing teeth.
• High noble gold alloy improves the gingival margin aesthetics.
• The crown will increase in strength by 30% in the mouth.

Advantages of construction

• Homogeneous crystal distribution due to the special firing cycles.
• The crystal structure reduces the chance of crack propagation.
• The porcelain forms a hydroxyl layer that protects the porcelain from wear and the formation of micro cracks, which are the start of porcelain fractures. When ground, this layer will repair itself.
• In general, over a three-year period, it has a 90% success rate as compared to normal porcelain, which has a success rate of 70%.
• This is an excellent crown and bridge material that when offered to the patients should have a very high appeal factor. It is a product we have great faith in and can only recommend in the strongest possible way.
• It almost seems too good to be true, but it is a fabulous product.

CERGO

Duceragold has now been upgraded with the introduction of "CERGO", an injection moulded ceramic core. This is perfectly matched to the Duceragold porcelain allowing the patient to have an all ceramic crown with all the benefits of the low fusing porcelain. The injection moulding technique lends itself to all types of ceramic restorations, from inlays, veneers and crowns. It compares well with its rival ceramic competition.

SIMBIO

This is a new version of Duceragold that can be used on normal bonded golds so the patient can benefit from the advantages of the porcelain.