Ceramic and Porcelain Tooth Crowns

Types of ceramic or full-porcelain crowns

Tooth crowns are not all the same, and different types are mentioned here. Contact Nashville Aesthetic Dentistry – Dennis J. Wells, DDS – Dr. Dennis Wells at 105 Powell Ct Ste 101 Nashville, TN 37027. Make an appointment to determine which type of crown is right for you.

• Feldspathic porcelain is the most common type used and is thought to be the most beautiful.
• Empress tooth crown looks almost like glass although it’s ceramic.
• Procera crown is a bit of a hybrid. It is made with a ceramic inside along with traditional porcelain on the outside and is very strong.
• Lava crown is made with translucent Zirconia on the inside and looks beautiful due to a baked outside layer.
• Zirconia crowns look very natural and do not reveal a black line that other crowns at the gum line.
• Emax crowns are a popular current type.

These crowns are suitable for people who are allergic to metals.

Advantages of these crowns

• They are transparent and natural with an aesthetic appeal
• There are no allergic reactions with a reduced sensitivity
• Great alignment inside your mouth
• Any final form correction is possible
• Best for patients who have reduced space but want a natural look

Disadvantages

• The overall procedure can be complicated and expensive
• They can be less durable than other types and vulnerable to cracking

The Procedure

The procedure for fitting these crowns is similar to that of any other crown:

• The tooth needs to be cleaned, reshaped, and prepared for treatment.
• The tooth is also a little tapered so that the crown can snugly fit on top.
• Using dental putty, an impression of the tooth is taken.
• This mold is then sent to the lab to fabricate a new crown.
• In the meantime, the patient gets a temporary.
• A period of 2-3 weeks is required before the crown is ready.
• Then the patient’s tooth is fitted with the new crown.
• Your dentist roughs up the surface to make a solid fit.
• After the desired fitting is obtained, the crown is firmly fixed with the help of dental cement.
• Care must be taken to avoid grinding, biting into hard foodstuffs, and clenching.

Contact Nashville Aesthetic Dentistry – Dennis J. Wells, DDS – Dr. Dennis Wells. Make an appointment to determine which tooth crown is right for you.

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