GOLD KOTE

 Gold Kote corrects color. Gold Kote is 24k gold blended onto your porcelain to metal system. Gold Kote eliminates the gray line we see at the neck of all PFM systems. With Gold Kote you have the added advantage of achieving these results on bridges.

 A simple comparison, you can try in your own office will demonstrate why you should insist on Gold Kote with your restorations. On your next PFM crown, ask us to apply Gold Kote. When you receive your completed PFM with Gold Kote, simply compare this crown with a conventional PFM and your shade tab of the same shade.

 The advantage of Gold Kote will be very evident. Eliminating the gray at the neck is the key, Your PFM with Gold Kote will compare very favorably with your shade tab. From incisal edge to the neck the color remains pure. In contrast, the conventional PFM crown will display less than optimal color with a grayish cast. Gray discoloration will be especially evident near the neck. To a conventional PFM on the left. If you are not completely convinced that Gold Kote improves your PFM crowns, we'll refund the cost of the Gold Kote.

 The gray discoloration you saw is a result of metal oxides. Dental alloys oxidize when fired. The notable exception to this is 24k gold. Gold Kote is a 24k gold layer which completely blocks the underlying coping from oxidizing. Your shade tab was the control because its color is pure due to being metal free. No oxidation means pure color. It's that simple! Raise the vitality of your restorations to a new level, add for the 24 karat advantage!