Porcelain Fused to Metal
Advantages:
- Improved resistance to decay
- High durability
- Does not cause tooth sensitivity
- Resists leakage
Disadvantages:
- Requires removal of teeth
- Higher cost
Gold Alloy
Advantages:
- Increased resistance to further decay
- Excellent durability
- Does not corrode within mouth
- Minimal tooth enamel removal
- Does not cause excessive teeth wear
Disadvantages:
- Not tooth colored
- May irritate sensitive teeth
- High cost
Porcelain (Ceramic)
Advantages:
- Little tooth enamel removal required
- Extra resistance to decay
- Resistance to surface wear and leakage
- No tooth sensitivity
Disadvantages:
- Can become damaged with biting forces
- Not recommended for molar teeth
- High cost
Nickel or Cobalt Chrome Alloys:
Advantages:
- Excellent durability
- Resists further decay
- Minimal tooth removal
- Resists leakage
Disadvantages:
- Not tooth colored, dark silver metal color
- May cause irritation to sensitive teeth
- Can be abrasive to opposing teeth
- Higher wear to opposing teeth
