Those with damaged or chipped teeth must first find a basic fix in dental crowns. They let you eat and drink normally and offer a long-lasting fix that keeps germs out of the hole in the tooth. Dental crowns are the best practical and cosmetic substitute, even if no man-made substance will be as robust as your original tooth.
Dental crown
Though there are many different forms and sizes for a dental crown, basically it is a tooth-shaped cap used to cover and guard a fractured section of your tooth. Dental crowns are made to look just like your tooth. If taken care of, dental crowns are meant to endure anywhere up to 20 years. Patients can decide on the kind of crown they need.
Granite
By far the greatest thing to replicate the natural look of teeth is a porcelain crown. Particularly if the impacted tooth falls further forward in the mouth, they are quite popular with patients who wish to retain the natural look of their teeth.
Silver steel
Usually used to guard the tooth throughout the permanent crown-building process. Perfect for reducing the risk of germs and deterioration from invading the treatment area during the week you will be waiting for your permanent crown. Rarely ever are stainless steel crowns used permanently.
The steel crown is removed and replaced with your permanent crown when it is ready.
Golden crowns
Though they are less frequent now with porcelain and titanium, gold crowns are still worn. Usually, they replace the rear of the mouth molars.
Metal, titanium crowns
Titanium crowns are quite robust and long-lasting, well-known for their resistance to corrosion and strength. Though most costly, they are the most long-lasting choice.
Considered the most durable metal crowns are those that can survive chewing and biting and resist deterioration. Though they are maybe the best choice, metal crowns (including gold) cost more than the others.
Combination of porcelain and metal
This kind of hybrid dental crown combines the imitating ability of porcelain with the durability of titanium to reflect what the name says. Usually utilized for front and rear teeth, they improve both appearance and longevity.
Crowns made of resin
Originally less expensive, porcelain and titanium crowns are causing a decline in popularity of this kind of crown.
Makeshift crowns
These are the crowns used to cover your teeth momentarily while your permanent crown is being created. Usually formed from acrylic-based metals, they stay in your mouth for up to two weeks. Eat carefully to avoid pushing it to shatter or come free, as they are not permanent.
Involvement in Getting a Crown
Though a fairly normal and routinely carried out operation, getting a dental crown put in is probably going to cause some journeys to your dentist. Implementation of dental crowns cannot be done in one visit.
This is so because several processes guarantee that you get a tooth crown that exactly matches the look of your original teeth. With a tooth crown of your preferred type, our team of specialists can repair your compromised teeth. We put great effort into making sure you leave our clinic smiling once your treatment is finished.
