posted byMuse Dental GroupDecember 15, 2021
Do you need a crown? If your teeth are badly decayed or damaged by cracks or debris, your dentist may advise you to fix them with crowns.
It allows the natural tooth root to stay in place, thus protecting the tooth's jawbone and other supporting structures.
There are different types of crowns made of different materials. Depending on the oral condition, different types of crowns can be used to restore the teeth’ appearance, natural shape, and function.
In this article, we will be discussing the following:
There are five types of crowns to choose from.
The most common and bridge restoration materials are a mixture of porcelain and metal. When porcelain and metal are fused, the oxides and metal are chemically fused to form a lasting bond.
The molten metal porcelain crown is more robust than regular porcelain because a metal frame supports it. They are also in perfect harmony with the natural tooth shape, appearance, and function.
Zirconia derived from metallic zirconium is a ceramic material. It can be white or transparent and can be easily dyed to match the color of the patient's teeth. That makes the zirconia abutment crown artistically attractive as a dental restoration.
Due to the nature of the metal, zirconia is so strong that the crown made of this material is fragile and can withstand the pressure of crushing and chewing.
Zirconia is used as the internal base of the porcelain crown. Due to the properties of zirconia ceramics and metals, this crown is durable and beautiful, making it ideal for people who are allergic to metals.
Stainless steel crowns are mainly used to restore the root canal teeth of children and babies undergoing endodontic treatment. They will not last long and will be lost with the milk teeth.
Stainless steel crowns can also be used if provisional crowns are required between tooth preparation and permanent crown placement.
The gold crown is copper and other metals (nickel and chrome). The foremost benefits of the Gold Crown are strength and durability.
When it comes to back repair, some dentists may recommend a gold crown as a first choice, depending on the needs of each patient. But because of its color and beauty, the golden crown is a less popular option today.
Advantages of Gold Crown:
Drawbacks of the Gold Crown:
All resin restorations are cheaper than metal, gold, ceramic, and porcelain crowns.
However, dentists generally do not recommend resin crowns because they are more susceptible to rupture, wear and tear and do not last long.
Resin is a thinner and more brittle material than other dental restorations, for example, metal and porcelain. Resin restorations are used only on nasty deciduous teeth, not permanent teeth.
Learn more about things you should know before getting dental crowns.
Forty million Americans (one-third of adults) need to replace one or more teeth.
Crowns are often used to restore:
Crowns also play an essential role in prosthetics and more invasive dental treatments such as root canals, bridges, and dental implants.
If you are looking to get front tooth crowns, choose wisely as our smile is the first facet that others notice in us.
There are different types of crowns in which dentists decide the crown for patient demands.
Talk to your dentist if the crown is loose, missing, or misplaced. However, the crown can last a lifetime with proper dental health (the same oral hygiene habits used to keep teeth healthy), however, if the crown fell off you may need to seek immediate dental assistance.
However, our goal is not to need a crown, and you know how to do it—eating tooth-loving food, using dental floss, brushing teeth twice a day, and using a two-layer toothbrush—schedule regular checkups with your dentist.
Dental crowns are a long-term restorative treatment. It means that you have had a crown in your mouth for many years. You want to do it in the most professional and qualified way.
Therefore, if possible, when considering different types of crowns and costs, do not go directly to the cheapest dentist without analyzing your options. Evaluate all factors before making a decision.
Maybe you should spend a little more to ensure the results are excellent and long-term. Selecting only cheaper choices will reduce the quality of treatment, which means more money, more time, and more worry in the future.
Contact Muse Dental Group right now if you need any help with your dental health issue!
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