Esthetic Crowns
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Esthetic Crowns
K Family Dentistry Will Make Sure Your Crowns Look Great!
If you want to restore your smile, we can help you here at K Family Dentistry. Our caring team specializes in restoring smiles to the fullest! A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is cemented onto your natural tooth, resulting in a long-lasting and fully functional tooth restoration.
They are an excellent choice of restoration for many types of dental issues, such as:
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To strengthen and protect a decayed tooth, e.g. one with decay too large to be repaired by a filling
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To restore a badly worn down, chipped or cracked tooth
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To change or restore the shape, size or color of a tooth
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To complete a larger dental restoration, such as a dental implant or bridge
ESTHETIC CROWNS
Dental Crown Materials
Crowns can be made of ceramic (porcelain-based), porcelain fused to metal, gold alloys, and base metal alloys. There are strengths and disadvantages to each type of material.
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Base Metal Alloys
are very strong and highly resistant to corrosion and wear, as well as gentle to opposing teeth. A base metal alloy crown typically requires the least amount of tooth structure to be removed.
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Gold Alloys
adhere strongly to the tooth structure and are highly biocompatible with gum tissue. It is resistant to wear and fracture and does not wear away opposing teeth.
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Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) crowns
PFM crowns offer a durable and strong restoration, providing a good seal to prevent leakage and recurring decay. While more tooth structure is removed, they are stronger than porcelain alone. However, over time, dark lines may appear at the gum line as the metal base shows through.
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Ceramic Crowns
Ceramic crowns are ideal for front teeth due to their natural appearance and ability to be shade-matched to your other teeth. They are resistant to staining but require more tooth structure removal and are less durable, making them unsuitable for teeth under heavy biting or chewing pressure.
Crown Procedure Overview
After it’s been confirmed that your tooth and surrounding structure are in good health, getting a dental crown typically requires two visits.
During the first visit, the dentist numbs the area, shapes the tooth, and takes an impression for a custom crown. A temporary crown is placed while the permanent one is made, typically in two weeks.
At the second visit, the dentist fits and cements the permanent crown, ensuring proper size, shape, and color. With good care, crowns can last 10-20 years or longer.