I’m in need of a crown on my back molar, and I was told by my dentist that he would have to use a metal crown due to the size of the tooth and the lack of space. I’m a little unsure about this, because I had read that metal is thicker than porcelain, which I prefer using over metal. Can you please tell me what is the best method?
Heather from Albuquerque
Heather,
Actually, porcelain crowns are thicker than metal crowns. When crowns are placed on second molars, space can be limited, so your dentist will need to use a metal crown.
While you do have options of metals to choose from, I highly recommend you choose gold, even though it may be a little more expensive. Gold will last much longer since it doesn’t corrode, it fits better to the tooth, and it can be cast much more accurately.
Also learn about composite fillings here.