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I'm online now. type your question here. i will be needing a crown on my very back lower molar, all i have been reading about is gold, gold, gold, i ?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Gold Crown: Gold crowns can be an excellent choice for posterior restorations. They won't break, and they have a very intimate fit with the tooth so they will last a very long time. If esthetics is not an issue, go with the gold.

Answered 2/3/2017

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