Porcelain Crown
Tuscumbia, AL
 Dental crowns are used for tooth reconstruction, but they are also excellent for cosmetic dentistry. For those with misshapen, damaged, or discolored teeth, our team can work with our patients at Singing River Dentistry to give them a set of teeth they have been wanting.
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Dental Crowns Can Restore Your Smile
A crown is a cap that is placed over a natural tooth for protection and aesthetics. They are an important part of restorative dentistry because they are long-lasting, robust, and they restore the strength of a tooth. To prepare a tooth for a crown, some tooth material has to be removed for it to fit correctly. Once a crown is successfully placed, the crown can last up to 25 years. Proper care for a crown is important for maintaining its longevity. A dental crown can be made from porcelain-fused-to-metal, ceramic, or composite resin. Each material has benefits and drawbacks, but they will all serve their intended function.
Composite Resin
Resin crowns are affordable and can restore the appearance of a tooth while enabling it to blend in with surrounding teeth. However, resin crowns are more susceptible to damage. They’re also more likely to show stains than other types of crowns.
Ceramic
All-ceramic crowns are more stain-resistant than resin crowns, and they have a more natural look and feel. They are more costly than resin crowns but can last longer. They provide the aesthetic advantages of a porcelain crown but do not cost as much.
Gold
Gold crowns are used both for aesthetic purposes and for function. Gold crowns also have the longest dental lifespan. A high-quality gold crown can be costly, but a gold crown can last up to 30 years.
Porcelain Fused To Metal
Porcelain fused to metal crowns have a metal base with porcelain as the outer shell to give a realistic tooth appearance with a sturdy base that will potentially allow the crown to last for many years. Crowns of this type are expensive, but the crowns can last a long time with the right care.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are ideal for providing support to teeth damaged by decay. Dental crowns can also protect teeth from additional erosion. Dental crowns are considered a vital postscript to a root canal, as the dental crown will protect the weakened tooth. Dental crowns can also hold together a tooth that has been extremely cracked or broken. Dental crowns can mask dental implants. The application of dental crowns has a high rate of success compared to other dental procedures and especially compared to taking no action at all. Finally, dental crowns can alter the color or shape of a tooth for cosmetic appeal.
Issues Regarding Dental Crowns
The tooth on which the dental crown will be placed will need to be filed or reshaped to fit the dental crown. However, this is necessary to prepare the tooth for the dental crown.
Talk to Us for a Great Smile
If you are in need of a dental crown, our team at Singing River Dentistry, is here to help. You can arrange an appointment with our professionals by calling 256-712-2240. Our team provides only the best care to our patients.
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