How to Remove Permanent Gold Teeth

While gold teeth or crowns are an excellent choice for a permanent restoration, they are not invincible. If the margin of a crown is not sealed correctly, microscopic bacteria can make its way beneath it. There are an abundance of permanent cements that dentists use to secure the restorations into place. These cements are formulated to keep the crowns secure. According to the Doctorspiller website, when a crown needs to be removed, cutting the restoration completely off is the best way to ensure the safety of any remaining tooth structure underneath. This should only be performed by a licensed dentist.

Things You'll Need

• High-speed hand-piece
• Carbide cutting bur
• Dental spoon
• High-speed suction tip

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Instructions

• 1

  Load a carbide cutting bur into the high-speed hand-piece.

• 2

  Turn on the high-speed suction. Hold it directly next to the crown being removed. Catch any gold dust that flies off during removal.

• 3

  Cut a slit into the front and back side of the crown until the metal has been broken through. Be careful not to drill into tooth structure.

• 4

  Pry off the shell of gold crown using the dental spoon. Scrape off any remaining excess cement with the dental spoon.