Full cast crowns can last for 30-40 years with good oral hygiene
Full cast gold is still one of the most wear friendly of dental materials and is extremely bio-compatible
Superior biocompatibility: gold crowns have been shown to have fewer pathogens due to highly polished, thin margin areas and the fact that the pathogens do not have an affinity for gold
Available in noble and high noble white and yellow alloys, and nonprecious alloy
Benefits
Longevity
Plaque resistance
High marginal integrity and durability
Non-Recommendations
Not indicated for anterior restorations where high esthetics are required
Not recommended for patients with specific alloy sensitivities
Prep
Occlusal/Incisal Reducon: 1.5 mm
Facial/Lingual Reducon: 1.2 mm
Cervical Reduction: 1.0 mm reduction: however, a knife edge marginal prep is acceptable
Recommendations
Indicated for single unit crowns, multi-unit bridges, inlays and onlays
Cementation
Cementation using standard cementation materials & technique
