Porcelain Crowns Dentists use porcelain crowns to create beautiful-looking teeth that are almost impossible to tell apart from natural teeth. The dental crowns are constructed from extremely hard ceramic, giving a healthy, natural look to a tooth. Utilizing high-resolution photography and working with master ceramists in our laboratory we can achieve truly life-like crowns that look like natural teeth. However, if filling fails to do the trick, porcelain crowns may be an option. If the decay is bad such that a filling cannot help, we will likely use a porcelain crown. Also, if a tooth has received numerous fillings, we may recommend porcelain crowns. Advantages of Porcelain CrownsDentists and patients opt for porcelain crowns because they are translucent. They look similar in lighting to a natural tooth. They also feel similar. With these crowns, you do not have to be concerned about potential allergic reactions because of the material. It is easier to make tooth alignment and correct forms of the tooth. For people with little gaps between the teeth, porcelain crowns are an ideal option. Porcelain crowns improve your chewing ability. You may find it challenging to chew your food when you have broken or misshaped teeth. The cap-like structure, when placed on the tooth surface, serves to restore the function, structure, and aesthetics of stained and crooked teeth. Crowns made of porcelain possess outstanding strength, durability, and the ability to match the tooth color. When to Get Porcelain CrownsYou may be a candidate for porcelain crown placement if your teeth are stained to a level where professional whitening cannot make them whiter. The crowns serve to hide teeth stains. Also, if your teeth are crooked, fractured, or chipped, our dentist can reclaim the structure with porcelain crowns. Following root canal treatment, your teeth may be brittle. Therefore, our dentist can use porcelain crowns to strengthen the teeth. During implant placement, porcelain crowns are used as the cap for the implant. Placing Porcelain CrownsOur dental specialist conducts an in-depth exam of the teeth to determine if a porcelain crown is a suitable solution. The professional then prepares the surface of the teeth by reducing their size. This way it allows the porcelain crown to be attached properly. An impression of the teeth is done that allows for the construction of the crown. The final step is the placement of the crown. When the fabrication of your crown is done, it is placed over the teeth, and adjustments are made if needed. Our dentist will then use an adhesive cement to permanently bond the crown onto the prepared tooth. Aftercare for Porcelain CrownsOnce you receive porcelain crowns, avoid eating hard foods because biting on them could damage the restorations. Sticky foods may also cause the porcelain crowns to dislodge. Observe your oral hygiene because the crowns need to be brushed just like the natural teeth. An interdental brush may be helpful in this case. Visiting our office is crucial because our dentist is able to see how the prostheses are performing. Get in touch with us at The Strongsville Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry to learn about porcelain crowns. Give us a call at (440) 580-1028 to schedule your appointment. |
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