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- All metal crowns are the strongest of all the various type of crowns, they provide excellent resistance to biting and chewing forces and for all these reasons have the longest lives. Metal crowns basically cannot chip or break, however because they are all metal their major drawback is their appearance. Also with the recent rise in prices for gold and precious metals the cost to manufacture these types of crowns has gone up rather significantly.
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) dental crowns can be made to match your teeth, however the porcelain layer can also chip or break off. Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns provide a good mix of cosmetics and durability. However, the match to natural teeth is usually not precise due to the fact the the metal shows through the porcelain. The metal underlying the crown's porcelain tends to show through in opacity of the crown and often as a dark line at the gum level. These crowns can be a good choice for front or back teeth.
- All-resin dental crowns are less expensive than other crown types. However, they wear down over time and are more prone to fractures than porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns. All resin crowns are rarely if ever done nowadays.
- All-ceramic or all-porcelain dental crowns provide the best color match and most natural look of all the various crown types. It used to be that they didn't have the strength of PFM's, but new advances in dentistry have changed that. All-ceramic crowns are the best choice for anterior teeth or those who demand only the best in esthetics.
