What We Refine
Explore qualifying dental restorations, laboratory scrap and other precious-metal-bearing material CrownMen refines.
Dental Materials CrownMen Refines
Qualifying dental material may contain gold, silver, platinum or palladium.
Dental Crowns & Bridges
Qualifying dental crowns and bridges can be refined for precious-metal recovery.
- Gold crowns
- Gold bridges
- Qualifying mixed or unmarked precious-metal-bearing material
PFMs, PFGs & Other Dental Restorations
Qualifying restorations can contain recoverable precious metals even when porcelain or other material remains attached.
- PFMs (Porcelain Fused to Metal)
- PFGs (Porcelain Fused to Gold)
- Inlays and onlays
- Gold partials
- Gold fillings
Dental Laboratory Scrap
Qualifying laboratory scrap can be evaluated for recoverable precious metals.
- Casting scrap
- Grindings
- Sweeps
- Filters
- Floor sweepings
- Bench sweepings
Other Qualifying Materials
CrownMen also refines qualifying non-dental precious-metal items and cremation metals. For electronic or circuit-board material, see Circuit Board Recycling. For post-cremation material, see CrownMen’s cremation metals service.
What Can Stay Attached?
- Porcelain may remain attached to qualifying material.
- Tooth remnants may remain attached.
- Bone remnants may remain attached.
- Materials do not need to be separated by type before sending.
- Mixed or unmarked precious-metal-bearing material can be evaluated.
What We Do Not Refine
CrownMen does not refine:
- Non-metal items
- Amalgam / mercury-containing material
- Dental instruments or equipment
- Dental wires
- Orthodontic material
- Brass
- Copper
- Stainless steel
- Alloys that do not hold value
Dentures may qualify when they contain qualifying metal. Submit uncertain/non-precious dental alloys or unusual material for review: contact CrownMen.
How CrownMen Evaluates Material
Material is processed/melted into a homogeneous lot. XRF and fire assay are used for evaluation. Settlement reflects the evaluated precious-metal content.
Learn How It WorksSee the dental scrap refining service for more on evaluation.
Have Qualifying Dental Scrap?
Have an eligible lot? Arrange a pickup, or learn how to sell dental scrap.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about material eligibility, attached remnants and unusual lots.
Have Material Ready to Send?
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