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I need a crown for my tooth, and since it is a molar it is going to be made out of gold (it is more durable, also cheaper).

I think I will be going as a rapper for halloween this year... or a pirate. haven't decided yet.

author=Dyhalto
If gold is the cheaper option, what's the expensive alternative?

Porcelain-fused-to-metal, palladium, chromium, all-porcelain and Stainless steel. (Stainless steel is the cheapest, but it is temporary).

"Compared with other crown types, less tooth structure needs to be removed with metal crowns, and tooth wear to opposing teeth is kept to a minimum. Metal crowns withstand biting and chewing forces well and probably last the longest in terms of wear down. Also, metal crowns rarely chip or break. The metallic color is the main drawback. Metal crowns are a good choice for out-of-sight molars."

my preassessment results need to come in first, then I call and make an appointment