There are various procedures which are done on the teeth
such as cleaning, filling of cavities and bonding. These are the normal
procedures which are not only easier but are less hurting. Then there are some complicated
procedures which include root canals and wisdom tooth extractions. These
complicated procedures may lead to the need of dental crowns. There are
different forms of dental crowns, and each one is different from the
perspective of appearance and functionality.
Dental crowns
Before we jump to the type of dental crowns, it would be
worth mentioning what a dental crown mainly is. This crown is essentially a fixed
prosthetic object which is used to cover the damaged tooth/teeth. Once a crown
is placed, only a dentist can get it removed. The purpose of a crown is not
only covering the damaged tooth but it also makes the tooth stronger and
improves the appearance.
The development of a crown first requires the impression of
other teeth to be taken. It is done to ensure that the crown doesn’t act like a
misfit after being installed. This procedure then involves reduction of the
size of the actual tooth so that a crown could be placed upon it. While your
permanent crown is in the process of development, you may be given a temporary
crown by your dentist.
The types of dental
crowns
There are four different types of dental crowns which differ
from each other from the viewpoint of appearance and functionality.
- Ceramic: Ceramic or porcelain crowns are commonly used on the front teeth. These crowns have a well-known capability of blending in with the natural color of teeth, making the entire structure look natural. Furthermore, the porcelain crowns are highly reliable because they prove to be even stronger than the natural crowns.
- Porcelain fused to Metal: If you are concerned more about functionality rather than aesthetics, this type of crown is the ideal solution you can go for. The porcelain and metal in this crown strengthen each other after the crown is placed. These crowns are highly suitable on the teeth which are located away from the front teeth.
- Golden Crowns: Golden crowns aren’t entirely made of gold. There are copper and other materials are added in the content of these crowns. Since these are the metal fillings, golden crowns are stronger than many other options. Furthermore, the golden crowns do not fracture.
- Base metal alloys: Base metal alloys form the very strong crowns which are resistant to corrosion. However, the installation of these crowns mainly requires the best and stronger part of the tooth to be removed first before the procedure is even started.
