Dental Crowns And Their Types

Dental crowns are a tooth-colored restoration that covers broken, decayed, weakened, or worn-out teeth. They can completely encircle or covers the tooth or dental implants. They are different types of dental crowns, and they have their advantages and disadvantages. Let's learn more about different types of dental crowns:

• Porcelain Crowns: They are made of high-quality ceramic and match your natural tooth color. They have highly sorted crowns because of their natural color, and they seamlessly blend with the natural tooth and have high durability. They can last for a long period if they are maintained well. But they are more prone to chipping and cracking and a very brittle.
• Stainless crowns protect the site, where permanent crowns will be placed later. They prevent the entry of bacteria at the treatment site and are used as temporary replacements for permanent crowns.
• Titanium Crowns: Titanium crowns are very strong and highly durable crowns. They can resist strong chewing forces and decay and can last very long. But they are the most expensive crowns.
• Gold Crown: Gold alloy crowns have been used in dentistry for a long time. They are very resistant to wear and tear and are ideal for people with strong bite forces. They are very gentle to adjacent teeth and don't harm neighboring teeth. But aesthetically, they are not very pleasant and hence not favored by many.
• Zirconia crowns are made of high-strength bio-compatible ceramic, which doesn't cause any allergy. They can withstand strong biting force, and hence they are durable also. Zirconia is a newly developed crowns that are aesthetically pleasing, matching the natural tooth color. During the preparation for the Zirconia crown, more tooth structure is removed than other crowns.
• Composite Crowns: Tooth-coloured resins are used to make composite crowns. They are minimally invasive, and a lesser tooth structure is removed to place the crowns. Moreover, they are the less expensive replacements for zirconia and porcelain crowns. But they lack durability and need to be replaced frequently.
• Temporary crowns are acrylic-based crowns placed for a maximum of two weeks until you wait for permanent crowns. They need more care to prevent any damage or chipping.

Uses of Dental Crowns 

The specific use of dental crowns is based on the patient's needs and the condition of their teeth. Common uses are:

• Protecting weak or damaged teeth,
• Restoring the shape and size of a tooth,
• Improving the appearance of discolored or misshapen teeth
• Providing a stable anchor for dental bridges or dentures.
• Cover dental implants
• Protect teeth that have undergone root canal therapy.

Aftercare of Dental Crowns

• Brush and floss regularly
• Avoid hard and sticky substances
• Do not use teeth to open wrappers or sauce sachets; you have tools for it.
• Visit your dentist regularly.

Can I Get MRI Done With Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns do not interfere with MRI, but it is a good idea to inform your radiologist before getting MRI done.

Cost of Dental Crowns?

The cost of Dental crowns depends on the type, number, and extent of procedure to place dental crowns. It also varies with the city and location of the Dental clinic.

What Is the Disadvantage of Dental Crowns?

Every type of dental crown has its advantages and disadvantages. But they can generally cause sensitivity, discomfort, and damage to surrounding teeth. An experienced dentist can overcome all these disadvantages.

Reasonable care is important to increase the life span of a crown. A good dentist with experience and knowledge can choose and place crowns for you. He can also guide them in maintaining good oral hygiene and crown care to make them last longer.

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