What Are Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that are cemented onto the tooth to bring back its dimensions. It also increases the tooth’s strength. If a decent portion of the tooth is missing, a crown is the best choice. A tooth can come to a normal function after the crown is placed.

Why Is A Tooth Crown Required

It’s important to consult a dentist to know if any of the mentioned symptoms are being faced by you. You may need a dental crown for the following reason :

Protecting a weak tooth from breaking (perhaps due to decay) or keeping a weak tooth intact if sections of it are damaged.
Restoring a tooth that has been affected or significantly worn down.
A massive filling covering and supporting a tooth with less tooth remaining.
Use a dental bridge to keep it in place.
Covering teeth that are crooked or extremely stained.
A dental implant is covered.
Covering a tooth that has had a root canal treatment.
 

Types Of Dental Crowns

There are multiple options to choose from when it comes to getting tooth caps or crowns. The following atre the ones you can opt for:

Metal Crowns 
Gold, palladium, nickel, and chromium are some of the metals that can be utilised in dental crowns. Metal crowns are the least likely to chip or break, lasts long in terms of durability, and needs only a little amount of tooth removal. They’re also resistant to biting and chewing. The biggest flaw of this sort of crown is the shiny tint. Metal crowns are a fantastic option for molars that are hidden from view.

Full Resin
Resin dental crowns are typically cheaper than other crown kinds. They do, however, deteriorate with time and are more prone to breakage than porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.

Ceramic or Porcelain Crowns
When compared to other crown kinds, these dental crowns give the finest natural colour match. They’re also a great option if you’re allergic to metals. They are not, however, as durable as porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns. They can also wear down the teeth on the opposite side of the mouth more than metal or resin crowns. Front teeth can do great from all-ceramic crowns.

Pressed Ceramic Crowns

The inner core of these dental crowns is rigid. The metal liner used in the all-ceramic crown-making method is replaced with pressed ceramic dental crowns. Porcelain crowns are capped with pressed ceramic crowns for the best natural colour match. They will also stay longer than an all-porcelain crown.