If you have broken, damaged or discoloured teeth, this can have a drastic impact on your self-confidence and how you interact with people. If you are looking for a simple solution that can help restore, repair, and strengthen damaged teeth, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing smile, then dental crowns could be the answer. A dental crown is very simply a cap that is custom made for your tooth. Generally made of ceramic, porcelain, or resin, they are made to match the colour of your teeth so that they look completely natural.
HOW DOES IT WORK
Dental crowns are a restorative treatment to save a tooth that is heavily decayed, worn down, chipped, broken or damaged. A dental crown, sometimes referred to as a tooth crown, is a tooth-shaped cap that is used to cover weakened or broken teeth in order to restore their size, shape, strength, and aesthetics. Teeth that have experienced considerable decay or destruction as a result of trauma or accident are frequently covered with crowns as they provide a long-term fix to restore the tooth’s functionality, and dentists frequently suggest them as an alternative to extraction.
WHAT THEY ARE MADE OF
Porcelain, ceramic, metal, or a combination of these materials may be used to create tooth crowns in most cases. The location of the tooth, the degree of the damage, and the patient’s preferences all play a role in the material selection, because they may be customized to match the natural colour of the tooth, porcelain and ceramic crowns are frequently utilized for front teeth. The strength and longevity of metal crowns, such as those made of gold or silver, make them a popular choice for rear teeth.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF DENTAL CROWNS AVAILABLE?
Different types of dental crowns are available with varying materials and sizes. Depending on your needs and dental condition, our dental experts will be able to advise which is the most suitable for you:
- Temporary crowns
- Post crowns, anchored to the tooth using a fiberglass post
- Partial crowns, which cover only a small part of the teeth ( onlay and inlay)
- Implant crowns
- Porcelain crowns
- Telescopic crowns
- Ceramic crowns
- Feldspathic crowns
- Zirconia crowns
The most popular dental crown is an all-ceramic crown, as it offers the most natural results. This type of crown looks the most like your natural teeth and offers the best aesthetic appearance.
BENEFITS
In addition to restoring the tooth’s natural appearance, tooth crowns also increase the tooth’s strength and functionality and shield it from further harm. With the right maintenance and care, crowns can also be durable and survive for many years. Teeth crowns are a common option for those who wish to keep good dental health and a beautiful smile since they can help patients experience a restored smile and enhanced oral health.
There are many benefits to dental crowns, some of which include:
- Dental crowns are long-lasting and, with proper care, can last up to 20 years
- Dental crowns improve your smile and aesthetic appearance, restoring self-confidence Dental crowns can restore broken teeth
- Dental crowns restore the colour of teeth
Dental crowns protect decayed, cracked, and worn-down teeth and can also help prevent further damage.