Best results are obtained by:
-ensuring an adequate supply of coolant (at least 50 ml/min)
- observing the bur speeds indicated in this guide and manufacturer's instructions
-avoiding sharp edged preparations by using rounded bur shapes
-using medium-grit diamond burs (eg. ISO 524) and identically finishing burs to ensure that the surface roughness of the preparation is kept to minimum.
The burs illustrated and recommended in this guide are taken from the Opti-Shape (Order No. 2595) and Opti-Shape Diamond (Order No. 2596) preparation kits by Hager & Meisenger.
Uwe Diedrichs, D-41468 Neuss
Produced in co-operation with Joachim Gramsch(graphic design) and Dr. Gabriel Diedrichs (photos and scientific advice) for WIELAND Dental + Technik GmbH and Co. KG, D-75179 Pforzheim/Germany
-The AGC electroforming technique combines the biological advantages of pure gold with the aesthetic advantages of all-ceramic restorations.
-AGC restorations are scientifically proven to reduce the risk of plaque.
-AGC restorations are composed of pure gold which will not discolor the gingival through dark metal margins, oxides, or corrosion products.
-The AGC electroforming process is scientifically proven to provide high levels of accuracy and marginal fit.
-AGC telescopic crowns allow for a gentle, tension free handling of the removeable bridge*.
-There is no discoloration of telescopic parts which makes the AGC* technique ideal for supra-structures, especially implants.
-Producing an AGC crown compared with other techniques reduces your cost of gold by at least 50%!
-Virtually all ceramic materials can be used for vaneering AGC crowns, including low fusing porcelains with high CTE.
-Automated process reduces labor and provides for reproducible results.
-With AGC electroforming, only pure gold and ceramics are used.
-Every process use only new material, keeping the electroformed gold layer free of shrinkage cavities, porosity, and impurities.
-There is no need to etch healthy tooth structure. AGC copings can be cemented with clinically proven phosphate or glass ionomer cements.
-Because the gold layer is only .2 mm thick more conservative preparations can be used.
The AGC electroforming technique is the most tried and tested, safest and most economical procedure for manufacturing dental prosthetics from pure gold. This technique has been successful clinical use since 1986. Most of the studies referring to galvanoforming were produced with the AGC electroforming technique. Please see our bibliography. It contains an over all view of the clinical reports, materials, dental application reports and much more. We will be happy to send you the AGC* bibliography on request
*Clinical studies available upon request.
-Longer clinical results than any other electroforming process. Since 1986!*
-Independents studies reveal a higher than average life of the restoration for AGC crowns than traditional PFM's.
