I need to know the advantages and disadvantages of copper plating in restorative dentistry… please help…?

Maybe someone can direct me to a website or tell me a book I can pruchase….
There is a such process in restorative dentistry….. No one uses this process anymore… But it has been done there is a such process… I have to write a paper on this subject so…
Dr. Sam thankyou so much do you know of a book I can purchase maybe a website I can go to that will explain the process and tell me more info… if so please post it….

Copper plating makes a more durable die and "keeps the lab honest." I gave up copper plating about 5 or 6 years ago when it became difficult to locate a supplier for the metalizing solution or powder. Not having a bath of copper sulfate in the office is one less OSHA concern, anyway. It also adds at least a day to your lab procedure while you wait for the plating.

I’m sorry about the people who have not a clue what you are talking about, but insist on making fun of you all the same.

5 Responses to “I need to know the advantages and disadvantages of copper plating in restorative dentistry… please help…?”

  • Chris C says:

    copper plating in your mouth?

    It will turn green and eventually turn black.
    Cant say I would like to have the taste of old pennies in my mouth either..

    This is a joke , right?
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  • rhsaunders says:

    I have never heard of this being done. Nor would I ever consider having it done — although copper is reasonably stable against chemical attack, it is not as stable as silver, gold, or plastics. You want green teeth?
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  • Dr. Sam says:

    Copper plating makes a more durable die and "keeps the lab honest." I gave up copper plating about 5 or 6 years ago when it became difficult to locate a supplier for the metalizing solution or powder. Not having a bath of copper sulfate in the office is one less OSHA concern, anyway. It also adds at least a day to your lab procedure while you wait for the plating.

    I’m sorry about the people who have not a clue what you are talking about, but insist on making fun of you all the same.
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  • david o says:

    i,m no layman on dentistry but the acidity in your mouth would certinly be a problem. also copper tarnishes you could end up with green teeth and no safe way to clean them
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  • Mrs. Canary says:

    From the composition of your question, it looks like you are asking about copper to be placed in the denture, to go into a persons mouth.
    Thanks to the doctors answer, we now have learned you mean copper used as a mold to make the denture, not the denture itself.

    I don’t know the answer to your question, but had the doctor not answered, I would also have thought you meant copper teeth.
    These people were probably not trying to be sarcastic.
    Please rephrase the question.
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