A tried-and-true material known for being one of the most biocompatible materials in the world and arguably the best restorative material. Due to their aesthetics, gold crowns are most suitable for posterior molars.
Dandy's Full Metal (alloy) Offerings
| Characteristic | Full Metal |
| Strength |
A higher percentage results in a more gold-like appearance for the crown, while a lower alloy percentage diminishes this gold appearance. 1,100 MPa Compressive Strength: 3,000 MPa |
| Construction | Cast, milled, or 3D-printed selective laser melting (SLM) |
| Material shades |
Gold, Monochromatic |
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Material Composition: |
We currently offer the following options for full metal units:
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| Constraints: Pontic | None |
| Constraints: Span | None |
| Indicated Use: | Single unit molars |
| Primary Feature: | Biocompatibility and strength |
Full Metal Preparation Guidelines
| Guideline | |
| Margin type | Shoulder or Chamfer |
| Occlusal Clearance | 2.0 mm |
| Axial Wall Reduction | 1.5 mm |
| Margin Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Material Thickness | .5 mm |
Product Images
- High-Noble Rich Yellow (Precious)
- Right image - after a quick polish
- Noble Yellow (Semi-Precious)
- Right image - after a quick polish
- Noble White (Semi-Precious)
- Right image - after a quick polish
- Non-Precious (Base)
American Dental Associates (ADA) Codes
Below are the ADA codes you can use for billing and insurance purposes.
- D2790: Crown: full-cast high-noble metal; Pontic: full- cast high-noble metal
- D2791: Crown: full-cast, predominantly base metal
- D2792: Crown: full-cast noble metal