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Aside from pfm, gold or zirconia, what other types of crowns (preferably all ceramic) are good for use on back teeth?

Q: aside from pfm, gold or zirconia, what other types of crowns (preferably all ceramic) are good for use on back teeth?

None: There are other types of porcelain crowns but gold &amp; zirconia are the standard of care in dentistry for back teeth. No worries.

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None: There are other types of porcelain crowns but gold & zirconia are the standard of care in dentistry for back teeth. No worries.

Answered 4/7/2016

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A member asked:

Aside from pfm, gold or zirconia, what other types of crowns (preferably all ceramic) are good for use on back teeth?

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