Dental Gold Value — How Much Is Dental Gold Worth?

What Is Dental Gold?

Dental gold is the alloy used in crowns, inlays, bridges, and some partial dentures. It's made to be strong and biocompatible, so it contains gold plus other metals (e.g. palladium, silver, copper). It is not 24K; typical purities range from about 10K to 16K, sometimes higher for certain restorations. When the work is removed (e.g. after replacement), the pieces can be sold as scrap.

Typical Purity and Weight

Dental gold is often stamped with a purity (e.g. 10K, 14K, 16K) or a code. If there's no stamp, buyers may assume a middle range (e.g. 12–14K) or test it. A single crown might weigh from under a gram to a few grams depending on size; bridges and multiple units weigh more. Weight and purity together determine melt value — use our dental gold calculator below to get an estimate. For other purities and weights, our scrap gold calculator can help if you know the karat.

From Crown to Cash — Handling and Selling

Keep removed dental gold clean and dry. Store it in a small bag or container; you don't need to polish it. Many gold buyers and refiners accept dental gold — local buyers, online mail-in services, and refineries that handle dental scrap. They will test purity and weigh the pieces, then offer a percentage of melt value. Get more than one quote if you can. For a broader guide to selling gold (including where to sell and how to compare offers), see our how to sell gold page.

Estimate Dental Gold Value

Use the dental gold calculator below with the weight and purity of your pieces to get an approximate melt value. Actual payouts will be a percentage of this, depending on the buyer.

Dental gold is usually 10K–16K; select the purity you know or use 14K as a default. For a dedicated dental tool with FAQs, see our Dental Gold Calculator.