Ruling on a man having a gold tooth fitted for adornment

Question:
The listener (A. S.) al-Junaydi al-Shamri from Rafha sent a question asking: Is it permissible to have a gold molar fitted; and that is for the adornment of men?

Answer:
No, for adornment it is not permissible. As for necessity, if nothing else is found, there is no harm. If other molars from other metals, such as silver or others, are available, he should have one fitted. But if a suitable tooth is not readily available, he should have gold fitted; because gold is good, and silver may change.
So the conclusion is: if necessity calls for a gold tooth, there is no harm. And if a metal that can take the place of gold is readily available, that is better and more cautious. But for adornment, it is not allowed.

The presenter: May Allah reward you with good. If someone did that and had it fitted, should he remove it?

The Shaykh: Yes.

The presenter: Should he remove it?

The Shaykh: He should remove it and replace it. Yes.

The presenter: May Allah reward you with good. As for women, if a woman has a gold molar fitted for adornment only?

Answer: It is easier for women.

The presenter: Easier?

The Shaykh: It is easier for women, yes.

The presenter: So it is permissible for them?

The Shaykh: There is no blame on them, if Allah wills, as far as we know. But if necessity calls for it. As for removing it and putting something else in its place, do not remove it. But if the tooth falls out, she puts a gold tooth in its place, and there is no blame on her, if Allah wills. It is easier for women; because gold is a place for them, yes.

The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.