Full Metal Crown

The Full Metal Crown has a proven track record spanning more than 100 years. These restorations continue to hold up through the trials of normal function and parafunction. Full Metal Crowns are a conservative restorative option and a great choice when longevity and biocompatibility are principle concerns.

Full Metal Crown

Our full gold, or solid metal alloy crowns have a long history of success, providing strength in the posterior with minimal preparation. They are digitally designed and milled in wax prior to casting for consistent quality results.

Benefits

Proven track history
Kind to the opposing natural dentition
Strong
Minimal prep required
Longevity
Digitally designed for consistent results

Indications

Ideal for the posterior region where there is minimal room outside of the aesthetic zone

Contraindications

Cosmetic restorations

Cementation

Any resin modified glass ionomer luting agent

Preparation

Any margin style, ideally with 1.0 mm of occlusal space

Types of alloys

High noble – Precious. These alloys have over 60% gold, platinum and/or palladium content. High noble metal is one of the easiest alloys to adjust. We offer full metal crowns in both yellow and white gold high noble.
Noble – Semiprecious. These alloys have over 25% noble metal (gold, platinum, palladium) content. Noble metal crowns offer a more hypoallergenic restoration over base metal crowns at a more affordable cost over high noble crowns.
Base – Nonprecious. Contains less than 25% noble metal. Many base metal alloys contain nickel, chrome, and/or beryllium alloys.

Dental Insurance Codes

D2790 - full cast high noble metal
D2791 - full cast predominantly base metal
D2792 - full cast noble metal