Crowns, The Finest Porcelain and Ceramic Options

Dental crowns are prosthetic tooth covers, also known as caps. Dentists cover a compromised tooth with a crown to strengthen and restore its original size, shape, or color. Crowns function just as a natural tooth would. Crowns are available in various materials like ceramic, porcelain-veneered zirconia, gold alloy, silver alloy. With proper dental care and typical oral hygiene, crowns can last a lifetime.

Post root canal, a tooth tends to become brittle and is more likely to fracture, so dentists will install a crown to protect the tooth.

To place a crown, your dentist must reduce 1-2 mm of the tooth to make room for it. Your dentist will then use a thread or a laser to push the gum down around the tooth to take an impression of the tooth. The dentist sends the dental impression to a lab where the crown is made. During that time, you will have a temporary crown. Temporary crowns are usually made of plastic and are placed in your dentist's office on the day of your visit. Temporary crowns are not meant to last. If a temporary crown is left in the mouth, the cement eventually washes out, and the tooth can decay. At a second visit, your dentist will remove the temporary crown and test the permanent one. Sometimes crowns need additional polishing, glaze, or some other adjustment before they are placed. Once the crown is ready, it's cemented to your tooth.

These bonded crowns are aesthetically pleasing and are predominantly utilized for front teeth due to their remarkably natural appearance. Often employed in "cosmetic" dentistry, they come in various types, all sharing a common characteristic - they are entirely metal-free. Thanks to advanced dental technology, these crowns are robust and durable.