Porcelain Crowns
Transform Your Smile With The Strength And Beauty Of Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain crowns can restore damaged, decayed, or weakened teeth while improving the appearance, strength, and function of your smile.
As you age, your teeth age too. Decay, fillings, trauma or even just normal chewing habits can make your teeth break down over time. A porcelain dental crown or a cap is a cover that is placed over a tooth to protect a weakened tooth from further fracturing or deteriorating. A Porcelain crown could also be used to replace a discolored or badly shaped tooth or protect a tooth that has had a root canal. Lastly, a new porcelain crown is necessary to simply replace an old worn down or defective crown. All porcelain crowns are generally considered the most aesthetic choice since they closely resemble the color and appearance of your teeth. Porcelain continues to improve and in fact, there are newly developed porcelain materials, such as zirconium and empress 2 that can better withstand the forces of chewing.
What Is a Porcelain Crown?
- Protects teeth weakened by decay, trauma, or large fillings.
- Restores shape, strength, and function.
- Improves the color and appearance of damaged teeth.
- Can help preserve a tooth after restorative treatment.
Different Types of Dental Crowns
Dental crowns can be made from different materials depending on the location of the tooth, appearance goals, and functional needs.
Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain crowns are popular because they offer a natural appearance and blend well with surrounding teeth.
Porcelain-Fused Crowns
These crowns combine porcelain with a supportive base for added strength and improved appearance.
Metal Crowns
Gold and other metal alloys can provide durability, especially for teeth that are not highly visible.
Porcelain Crowns vs Veneers
Both porcelain crowns and veneers can improve the look of your teeth, but they serve different purposes.
Porcelain Crowns
Crowns cover the entire tooth and provide protection for damaged, weakened, or heavily restored teeth. They can improve both appearance and function.
Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are thin layers bonded to the front of teeth. They are typically used for cosmetic improvements and do not strengthen the entire tooth.
Porcelain Crowns on Your Front Teeth
- Helps improve front tooth appearance.
- Restores damaged or weakened teeth.
- Can improve color, shape, and symmetry.
- Blends with surrounding natural teeth.
The Porcelain Crown Procedure
Evaluation
Your dentist examines the tooth, checks for damage, and determines whether a crown is the right option.
Tooth Preparation
The tooth is prepared and shaped so the crown can fit comfortably and securely.
Impressions
Impressions are taken so a custom porcelain crown can be created for your tooth.
Temporary Crown
A temporary crown may be placed while your permanent crown is being made.
Final Crown
The final crown is checked for fit, comfort, and appearance before being bonded in place.
Aftercare
You will receive instructions for caring for your crown and maintaining your smile.
Porcelain Crown FAQs
After receiving a porcelain crown, most patients can return to normal activities. Once any sensitivity subsides, you can eat and drink normally while caring for the crown with regular brushing and flossing.
With proper care and regular dental visits, porcelain crowns can last many years. Their lifespan depends on oral hygiene habits, biting forces, and overall dental health.
Porcelain crowns tend to be more expensive than other types of crowns, such as metal or resin crowns. However, they are also more durable, longer-lasting, and provide a more natural-looking appearance. The cost of a porcelain crown will depend on a variety of factors, including the complexity of the procedure and your geographical location.
Yes, after your mouth has fully healed, you can eat and drink normally with a porcelain crown. Porcelain crowns are strong and durable and are designed to withstand normal biting and chewing forces. However, you should avoid eating sticky or hard foods that can damage your crown.
Porcelain crowns should be cared for like natural teeth with daily brushing, flossing, and routine dental visits. Avoid habits that may damage the crown, such as chewing hard objects, and remember that whitening products will not change the color of the crown.
Yes. At our Reseda dental office we offer porcelain dental crowns to patients from Reseda and the surrounding area. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment.
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