Dental Crowns
There are different factors that may contribute to erosion, cracking and breaking
of your teeth, such as age, fillings or tooth decay. In cosmetic dentistry, crowns
are used to solve these kinds of problems. Dental crowns cover the entire surface
of the affected tooth adding strength, durability and stability.
Basically, there are three types of crowns: those made out of metal
ideal for the back teeth; porcelain, recommended for front teeth; and porcelain
fused with metal that are strong and have a natural appearance.
Dental Crowns can help to improve the appearance and health of your teeth, and they
provide protection for future cracks or tooth decay.
PORCELAIN CROWN
Porcelain crowns cover a tooth and restore it to its normal color, size and shape,
improving its appearance. They are used when fillings can’t solve the dental problem.
Cosmetic dentists use porcelain crowns in the front teeth because their appearance
a more like a real tooth than their metal counterparts. They can be used in the
front or back teeth to give a more natural appearance.
All-porcelain dental crowns give an even more natural looking appearance
than porcelain fused to metal crowns. They are a good choice for front teeth; however
they are not as resistant as porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal is a crown with a metal base and a porcelain
cap. It is strong and resistant. The main disadvantage of PFM´s to all porcelain
is that sometimes a dark line can be seen in the bottom edge of the crown.
CAPTEK CROWNS
A Captek (capillary technology) Crown is made out of a high purity gold, platinum
group metals and silver. They are strong, durable, resistant and healthy. Captek
Crowns match your natural tooth color and with the use advanced gold material they
help to reduce the bacteria in your gums. They are a good option if you want to
have a healthy and attractive smile.
