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Question:
Gold versus Porcelain: My dentist said I needed a crown on a tooth.

I wanted a porcelain crown but when he was prepping the tooth he said there was a crack in the tooth and I had to have a gold crown which I did not want.

Couldn't I have had a crown lengthening procedure so I could have a normal crown?

I did not have any pain in the tooth - no rooth canal. The tooth is a back bottom molar. Now I am having severe galavanism because of the gold crown.

He said I might have to have four fillings on that side replaced with gold. I do not want gold. Is there any other choice? ...Visitor from MN

Answer:
Your question should be directed to your dentist.

Porcelain can fracture. Your tooth is cracked and your dentist doesn't want your new porcelain crown to fracture as well.

Gold is the Cadillac treatment for lower back molars because it is the most conservative, best fitting and longest lasting restoration over time.

Galvanism is painful, the offending amalgam restorations should be replaced.

The cost, advantages, disadvantages, benefits and risks of all options should be discussed with you before you are treated.

Wisconsin Reconstructive Implant Dentistry
Richard Winter, DDS MAGD
Winter Dental Associates
5323 W. Hampton Avenue
Milwaukee Wisconsin WI 53218
(414) 464-9021

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