title: A philosophy for restoring virgin caries.
abstract: This paper demonstrates and discusses the clinical relevance for the use of direct gold, especially in restoring virgin caries in the modern restorative dental practice. In addition, this article is intented to highlight the advantages for oral health of placing restorative materials with the highest probability of long-term success. Also, this paper demonstrates the use of the latest formula of direct gold (E-Z Gold), developed by Dr Lloyd Baum of Loma Linda, CA, USA, and how this new product has made it practical to include direct gold restorations as an integral part of an active restorative practice.
authors.affiliation: golddoc@bellsouth.net
authors.forename: Dan B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Henry
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003736:Dental Cavity Lining / Q000379:methods; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000379:methods; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000473:pathology; D003750:Dental Fissures / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D003775:Dental Polishing / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003804:Dentin / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D006046:Gold / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010685:Philosophy, Dental; D012008:Recurrence; D019233:Retreatment; D014885:Waxes / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: C102647:E-Z Gold; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D014885:Waxes; C110713:fuji IX; D006046:Gold