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I appreciate Dr. Scollard’s comments, especially the statement that "dentists often prefer gold." I agree. He has added more useful information on the confounded subjects of crown type and crown quality as related to crown fees.

Since crowns compose a major portion of restorative dentistry in the United States and almost every general dentist places crowns routinely, I have some suggestions. The following is a summary of my feelings on the subject:

– determine that a crown is a legitimate and needed treatment for the patient;

– inform the patient about the various types of crowns and their characteristics;

– place the preferred crown type at a high-quality level;

– charge a fee that you would feel comfortable paying if the crown were to be placed in your own mouth;

– help the patient receive the "benefit" available from his or her third-party plan.

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