Gold crowns can be used for many types of restorations – such as crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays – and may consist of either non-precious gold (NPG) or precious gold alloys.
The key attribute of a gold crown is its longevity; gold crowns can last for a very long time, because their tensile strength makes them less susceptible to fracture than ceramic/porcelain crowns. Another advantage of gold crowns is that they are very gentle to the opposing teeth (similar to natural teeth), compared with porcelain restorations.
Key characteristics:
Restoration | Crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, implants |
Aesthetics | ![]() |
Strength | ![]() |
Anteriors | Not preferred (if considered, precious materials advised) |
Posteriors | Yes |
Bridges | Yes |
In-lab days | Posterior: 7 Anterior: 10 |
Process | CAD/CAM designed and manufactured |
Warranty | 5 year warranty |