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Do they use nickel in dental crowns?

I have several dental crowns and am concerned that they may have nickel in them.

asked by wardray (8)

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Yes, Nickel is sometimes used for dental crowns. Other metals that may be used can include gold alloy, other alloys, or metal alloys. Nickel would be considered a metal alloy. It you go with a metal crown, less of your tooth will have to be removed. A metal crown will also cause less tooth wear.

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posted by phammy (30)
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Yes, nickle is one of the metal-based alloys sometimes used in crowns. Crowns can also be made from other alloys, including gold alloy.

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more than 75% of crowns placed today are nickel,that is present in braces. A research shows that nickel crowns will lead to breast cancer.

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posted by nandhu (91)
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