Porcelain Crowns: Reliable Solution for Fixing Major Problems With Your Teeth

Dental crowns are a reliable solution for fixing major problems with your teeth. For instance, unexplained pain from filled back teeth is often due to hairline cracks in the chewing part of the tooth. Placing crowns on these teeth relieves the pain and enables return to full dental function.

Dental crowns are caps that fit over broken or chipped teeth to restore their shape, size and color. They are available in different materials but porcelain crowns Carmel IN is the most popular choice for its natural appearance and durability.

Durability

Porcelain dental crowns are engineered to withstand regular use and normal biting forces. If you care for them properly, they can last a decade or more.

They are also considered bio-compatible, meaning they won’t trigger an allergic reaction in the majority of patients. Your dentist can help you select a crown material that will suit your needs. Options include resin, porcelain crowns Carmel IN fused to metal, gold, and stainless steel.

Crowns are often used to restore teeth that are cracked, chipped, or broken. They are a reliable option for repairing serious damage that cannot be corrected with composite bonding, fillings, or other restorative methods. They can also ease unexplained pain from back teeth with hairline cracks in their chewing areas, or cosmetic concerns from old fillings that have weakened or discolored teeth. When these issues are addressed promptly, they can prevent more serious problems. In many cases, they can even eliminate the need for extraction.

Natural Appearance

Crowns are a great solution for teeth that have suffered from serious decay, or damage due to accidents or excessive wear and tear. Unlike veneers which hide discoloration, dental crowns protect the entire tooth, including the root, and provide stability to weakened or cracked teeth.

Dental crowns are available in a variety of materials, from porcelain fused to metal to full gold crowns, depending on your preference and needs. Porcelain crowns are incredibly durable, and can be color matched to your teeth for a beautiful smile. Gold crowns are more durable than porcelain, but may leave a dark line along the gums.

With CEREC same day crowns, you can have a beautiful, healthy smile in just one visit. Using digital imaging and an in-office milling unit, your custom crowns are designed to fit your teeth perfectly for optimal size, shape and strength. This process is faster and more comfortable than traditional crowns, which require the use of temporary crowns for weeks while your permanent crowns are fabricated.

Bio-Compatibility

Compared to metal porcelain crowns Carmel IN in-fused-to-metal and all-ceramic options are more biocompatible. This means that they do not trigger any allergic reactions or cause sensitivity issues. They are also aesthetically pleasing. This makes them a great choice for front teeth that are highly visible.

In addition, modern dental technology allows for same-day crowns to be fabricated using CAD/CAM. This accelerates the traditional multi-day treatment and improves patient comfort.

Zirconia is a strong, tooth-colored material that can be used to create dental crowns. It is also biocompatible, meaning that it does not interact negatively with the gums and other tissues. This is a major improvement over traditional metal-based crowns, which can cause sensitivity and allergies. Zirconia is also more durable than conventional ceramic crowns, making it a great choice for back teeth that undergo significant chewing. It is resistant to fractures and cracks, and its translucent appearance mimics the color of natural enamel. It is ideal for patients who want a permanent solution for a damaged or broken tooth.

Discreet

When a tooth is damaged beyond the ability of composite bonding or fillings to restore, we often recommend a dental crown. Also known as “teeth caps,” crowns are long lasting restorations that cover the entire surface of a tooth, strengthening it and restoring function to it.

There are many different types of crowns, each one varying in durability, strength and appearance. Traditional porcelain crowns Carmel IN are a popular choice because they look natural and can be color matched to your teeth for consistency. Other crown options include metal, porcelain-to-fused-metal, all ceramic, and pressed ceramic.

Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin shells that sit directly on the front surface of your teeth and serve as a cosmetic option for improving discoloration, chipped or cracked teeth, mild crowding, and tooth spacing. However, they can not provide the same level of support that a crown can and therefore aren’t suitable for use in back teeth that are used to chew. A dental crown is the best option in these cases.