The use of gold in dentistry: an historical overview.

J A Donaldson

Journal of the history of dentistry 2012

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Gold was first used in dentistry over 2500 years ago, and its dental applications have increased steadily, especially during the past 100 years, to the point where they now absorb over 80 tons of gold per annum. Course of these developments is outlined in this review.