Gold Crowns - Designed/Partial
The advantage of gold is that as a metal, it does not need a lot of tooth structure reduction like porcelain. Designed gold is a lost art in this modern age. The doctor needs to have the talent to preserve areas of good tooth structure and be very precise for the fit of the designed partial or full crown. They can be designed not to show obviously in the smile line and have the beautiful anatomical structure for better bite and function. Full porcelain crowns require more tooth reduction than gold.