Dental Crowns and Caps
Dental crowns – one of dentistry’s greatest superheroes – are ready to rescue and restore your damaged, decayed, or discoloured teeth! Dental crowns can restore the appearance and strength of your teeth, leaving you with a beaming smile that can light up a room. With a variety of materials and types available, dental crowns can be customised to your liking and provide long-lasting results. They can be made from different materials from porcelain and ceramic to metal and zirconia, you can choose the crown that suits your preferences and needs.
Dental crowns are a restorative dental procedure that has helped millions of people restore their smiles. So, if you’re looking for a way to improve your oral health and restore your confidence in your smile, dental crowns may be the perfect solution for you. Talk to your dentist today and take the first step towards a brighter, healthier, and more beautiful smile!
Types of Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are protective coverings or caps that are placed over damaged or decayed teeth to restore their shape, size, strength, and appearance. There are several types of dental crowns available, each with its own unique characteristics and advantages. Here are some common types of dental crowns:
All-Ceramic or All-Porcelain crowns:
These crowns are made entirely of ceramic or porcelain materials, providing excellent aesthetic results. They are a popular choice for restoring front teeth because they blend seamlessly with natural tooth colour. All-ceramic crowns are known for their superior aesthetics, biocompatibility, and high strength.
Metal crowns:
These crowns are typically made of a gold alloy, nickel-chromium alloy, or other non-precious metals. Metal crowns are known for their exceptional strength and durability. However, they are less commonly used in visible areas of the mouth due to their metallic appearance.
Zirconia crowns:
Zirconia is a strong and biocompatible material. Zirconia crowns offer excellent durability and good aesthetics, making them suitable for both front and back teeth restorations. They are known for their high strength and resistance to chipping or fracturing and can withstand heavy biting forces. However, with this incredible strength and fracture resistance, they do sacrifice some aesthetics when compared to the all-ceramic crowns discussed above.
Temporary crowns:
These crowns are used as a temporary solution while waiting for a permanent crown to be fabricated. Temporary crowns are typically made of acrylic or stainless steel and provide protection and functionality until the permanent restoration is ready.
The choice of dental crown type depends on various factors, including the location of the tooth, aesthetic requirements, strength needed, and the patient’s preference. It’s best to consult with a dentist who can evaluate your specific case and recommend the most suitable type of crown for your dental needs.
Why get Dental crowns?
Broken or chipped teeth:
One of the most common reasons for dental crowns is to restore broken or chipped teeth. In these cases, a crown can be used to cover the damaged portion of the tooth and prevent further damage.
Tooth decay:
Dental crowns can also be used to address tooth decay. In some cases, when a tooth is severely decayed, a filling may not be enough to restore the tooth. Instead, a crown is used to cover the tooth and prevent further decay. This is particularly important for molars and other teeth that are used for chewing, as they need to be strong and durable.
Misshapen teeth:
Misshapen teeth can also be corrected with dental crowns. A crown can be used to reshape a tooth, so it looks more natural and blends in with the surrounding teeth. This is a common procedure for individuals who have teeth that are naturally smaller or shaped differently than the rest of their teeth.
Discoloured teeth:
Finally, dental crowns can be used to address discoloured teeth. In some cases, teeth may be discoloured due to genetics, medication, or other factors. A crown, in some cases, can be used to cover the discoloured tooth, restoring a bright, white appearance to the smile.
What is the Dental Crown process?
The dental crown process typically involves consultation and examination with your dentist. Your dentist will examine your teeth and determine if a dental crown is the best option for your needs.
If a dental crown is recommended, your dentist will begin the process by preparing the tooth. In order to do this, the decay must be removed, and the tooth must be shaped to accept the crown.
Now the old school way to apply dental crowns was that your dentist will then take impressions of your tooth to create a customised crown, and a temporary crown may be placed over your tooth while your permanent crown is being created. Then weeks later your permanent crown is ready, your dentist will fit it over your tooth and make any necessary adjustments.
But using the latest machine in dental technology called CEREC, dentists are now able to create, place and apply dental crowns in one, single visit.
CEREC machines provide patients with fast, durable and aesthetically beautiful crowns in one appointment.
This means you can say goodbye to:
- Awkward, messy impressions (or gagging)
- No additional anesthetic
- Multiple dentist visits – means you have to take less time off and less healing time
- Temporary restorations – that may fall out while the ceramic is being made
If you’re looking for same-day dental crowns in Adelaide, give us a call on 8463 0814 or book online now.
What are the benefits of Dental crowns?
There are several benefits of dental crowns, including protection and strengthening of teeth, aesthetically pleasing results, improved speech and chewing abilities, and long-lasting results. Dental crowns can improve the appearance of your teeth and restore your confidence in your smile. They can also improve your ability to eat and speak, as well as provide long-lasting results that can help you maintain good oral health for years to come.
In addition, dental crowns are a great option for anyone looking to improve their smile and oral health. Whether you have a damaged tooth, a decayed tooth, a misshapen tooth, or a discoloured tooth, dental crowns can provide a long-lasting solution that can help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. With various types of dental crown materials available, you can choose the one that suits your needs and preferences. Talk to your St Clair dentist today to learn more about dental crowns and how they can benefit you.
So, don’t let damaged or decayed teeth hold you back any longer – get dental crowns and take the first step towards a brighter future today.