Porcelain Crowns
A dental crown is a prosthetic cap cemented over a damaged teeth to restore the appearance and the functionality of it. One type of a dental crown is a porcelain crown, which are considered to be one of the most aesthetically used pleasing types of dental crowns due to their translucent color those are most commonly used for front teeth restorations. Persons who have for example fractured, large fillings, a teeth with a root canal, broken or decayed teeth are looking for a cosmetic enhancement are ideal candidates for a porcelain crown. Porcelain crowns are very useful in those cases where the teeth cannot be restored through fillings or other types of restorations or damages.
Is a porcelain crown better than a ceramic crown?
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal crowns are stronger than ceramic crowns, which is especially important on molars. PFM or all-metal crowns cost around 10 - 20% lesser than ceramic crowns.
Are crowns at the front teeth
looking naturally?
Sometimes, it's necessary to place a crown on a front teeth. A front teeth crown is usually made of materials like porcelain or ceramic and shouldn't affect your bite or tenths natural appearance. In fact, today's front tooth crowns should make your smile beautiful, sparkling and natural.
How long do porcelain crowns last?
Some crowns can last 25 to 30 years if you take care of them. Porcelain crowns specifically last anywhere from 5 to 15 years. The longevity of a crown will depend on many factors, including the wear and tear placed on the crown, a patient's dental habits, and maintenance of the crown with regular dental check-ups.