Design intent
A1 keeps a low profile while retaining the reflective character of silver. It is the more restrained of the two Argent models and the one more often planned where the patient wants luminosity without prominence.
Finish
Polished and satin are the usual selections; soft antiqued is available where a quieter, more worked surface is wanted. Finish choice affects how visibly the surface develops over the first several years.
Care
Silver responds to gentle cleaning and careful drying. Abrasive polishes and household silver treatments are not appropriate for a plate system, and any restoration is planned with your care team rather than attempted at home.
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