Dental crowns made from a variety of different materials each come with their own advantages. For example, there are gold, titanium, zirconia, porcelain, and porcelain-fused-to-metal dental crowns. Gold crowns are known to be quite durable but they’re also more noticeable than other options. Meanwhile, porcelain crowns blend in naturally with your surrounding teeth but they also might be more expensive than metal crowns. Because the type of material used for your dental crown will often affect how much it costs and its longevity, it’s important to have a discussion with your dentist about your options.