Dental crown/veneer is a tooth shaped cap that is placed over a tooth or an implant to restore its shape, size and improve its appearance. The crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line. Dental Crowns are generally used in Smile Makeovers because it is possible to create a bright and strong smile using them.
Dental Crowns and Veneers
You may need a Dental Crown in following situations:
- To protect a weak tooth (for instance, from decay) from breaking or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth
- To restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down.
- To hold a dental bridge in place.
- To cover an implant.
- To make a cosmetic modification
What types of crowns are available?
Metal Porcelain Crowns:
These crowns are made putting metal and porcelain together. While the metal is used in the inner part of the teeth that will sit on your original teeth, the porcelain is used to create the outer part that looks like the teeth. Metal Porcelain Crowns are a very durable and strong choice in dental crowns.
Zirconium Porcelain Crowns:
Zirconium is a substance that is five times stronger than porcelain that is used in making of Zirconium Porcelain Crowns. These crowns are stronger than any other in the market. The crowns are made with the mixture of zirconium and porcelain in most cases, while it can also be made using only zirconium as well. Because the substance is all white, you will never have the risk of seeing metal through your teeth. The crowns made with zirconium are very durable to hot and cold which will help the patients with hypersensitivity to temperature.