With all-ceramic crowns, modern cosmetic dentistry has made a breakthrough. Long gone are the days when a visible gold crown ruined a person’s smile. In fact, there are many ways that porcelain crowns fused to metal are a step down from all-ceramic crowns. Let’s take a closer look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of ceramic crowns.
Dental crowns can help restore your teeth’s appearance and function if they are damaged, worn out, cracked, or missing. This guide will be of assistance to you if you are unsure of what crowns are and how they function.
DENTAL CROWNS
Dental crowns are caps in the shape of teeth that are placed on top of a tooth or a dental implant. Crowns completely cover the tooth’s visible portion above the gum line once they are in place. This cap helps to prevent bacteria (plaque) from causing additional decay in addition to rebuilding the tooth.
Dental crowns can be used to restore teeth’s appearance and function in a variety of ways:
Restore severely worn or broken teeth Anchor a dental bridge Cover a dental implant Why ceramic crowns at all? Support a tooth with a large filling Cover stained or misshapen teeth Change a tooth’s appearance
The primary reason to use a ceramic crown is for aesthetics. The crown can be made to match the color and shape of your other teeth. This makes it difficult to conceal and protect a damaged tooth.
Why ceramic crowns at all?
The Ceramic Crown that covers a tooth can even be hidden from view if the gumline begins to recede. A crown made entirely of ceramic will not have this line, whereas a crown made of porcelain fused to metal may have a receding gumline. Ceramic can also be used to create items that fit perfectly. Using cutting-edge technology, dentists can match the crown to your other teeth and create an ideal case for the damaged tooth. Additionally, this helps to safeguard the tooth.
The Bottom Line About All-Ceramic Crowns Ultimately, all-ceramic crowns are a marvel of modern cosmetic dentistry. Make sure, however, that your dentist is very skilled at custom crown fabrication and fitting. As a result, you will get your money’s worth.
Advantages of a Crown
Made of Only Ceramic The appearance of an all-ceramic crown is its most significant advantage. Because ceramic restorations can replicate the reflective quality of the original teeth, all-ceramic crowns can blend in with the ceramic teeth around them. Due to its superior wear resistance, ceramic is also more durable than other materials.
All-ceramic crowns require a longer production time than other types of dental crowns due to their complexity. In most cases, you will need to come back to our office twice to finish your all-ceramic crown treatment. Laboratory fees frequently contribute to an overall cost increase. The majority of patients, on the other hand, conclude that the advantages outweigh the extra costs and time.
How to Get an All-Ceramic Crown
A smile model created by a lab technician Your all-ceramic crown will need two visits to Meriden Dental Group, just like a traditional crown. Preparing your treatment plan and taking impressions of your tooth are the two tasks that will be completed during the initial appointment. After that, your dentist will prepare the tooth for the crown by reshaping the enamel to make room for a new layer to be put on top. While your crown is being made, a temporary restoration will be given to you.
You will return to our office for final placement of the crown once it is finished being made. The temporary will be taken off and the new restoration will be adjusted by your dentist. The dental crown will be bonded securely to your tooth after any necessary last-minute adjustments have been made.
How to Keep Your All-Ceramic Crown
Healthy for Years to Come A Happy Woman Smiling in a Dental Chair Maintain Good Dental Hygiene To avoid tartar and plaque buildup, brush and floss frequently, concentrating on the crown’s base. Be careful not to pull on the crown as you floss around it. In addition, you should see your dentist on a regular basis as recommended for preventative care.
Do you need to have a tooth fixed?
Do you want it to look like it did in the past or even better? We can accomplish that with a crown made entirely of ceramic, so schedule an appointment with our office right away.
Types of Ceramic Crowns
Patients and dentists can choose from a wide range of ceramic materials thanks to recent developments in dental technology and materials. These are the four ceramic materials:
Lithium Disilicate Crowns
Crowns Made of Lithium Disilicate These all-ceramic crowns are made of light, thin lithium disilicate. The high flexural rate (durability) of these crowns makes it possible for them to withstand vigorous chewing and biting. Due to their pleasing appearance, they are frequently used to restore front teeth.
Solid Or Monolithic Zirconia
Because they are virtually unbreakable, solid or monolithic zirconia crowns are utilized for posterior restorations. They come in a variety of shades to match adjacent teeth and offer a very precise and secure fit. Patients who suffer from bruxism, or the unintentional grinding of their teeth, frequently benefit from this crown’s smoothness and durability.
High Translucent Zirconia
High translucent zirconia is made of materials that are very biocompatible, which helps the surrounding tissue respond in a healthy way. Due to their low flexural strength, they are typically used for anterior restorations.
As it transmits the color of adjacent teeth, this crown provides lifelike transparency and blends in exceptionally well with your other teeth. The clarity of these crowns are shaped by how materials are handled, which limits contaminations and underlying imperfections.
Leucite Reinforced Pressable Porcelain Crowns
Crowns Made of Leucite Reinforced Pressable Porcelain Leucite reinforced pressable porcelain crowns are well-known for their excellent aesthetics and high durability. These crowns have a high level of transparency and are able to reflect the shade of adjacent teeth, making it possible for them to match the shade of the teeth around them even in the most challenging cases. Although these crowns can mimic the natural look, they are not as long-lasting as the other options.
