Natural-looking dental crowns match the color shade of natural teeth. They are also made the optimal size and shape so they are indistinguishable from natural healthy teeth. Natural dental crowns are made of ceramic material. Due to their cosmetic benefits, they are often used on more visible teeth.
Natural-looking dental crowns are often compared with metal alloy crowns or gold alloy crowns. Each has unique benefits to consider. This review discusses what natural-looking dental crowns are and when they are recommended by a dentist to treat damaged, worn-down, or stained teeth.
There are multiple types of natural-looking dental crowns. The most popular is a ceramic dental crown. This is comprised of a porcelain material that offers the most notable cosmetic advantages. However, ceramic crowns are not as strong as metal alloy crowns and subsequently may not work as well for teeth that are used more chewing (i.e., molars and premolars). A natural-looking dental crown alternative to a ceramic crown is a porcelain fused to metal dental crown, which involves a metal alloy base and a porcelain outer appearance.
A natural-looking crown (a ceramic crown or a porcelain fused to metal crown) is often recommended for more visible teeth. It may also be an option for a tooth farther back in the mouth, although patients should understand the risks of ceramic crowns when used for molars and premolars. The dentist can explain the pros and cons of natural-looking dental crowns vs. metal alloy crowns for premolars and molars during the consultation.
If a tooth is more vulnerable to further damage and the primary treatment goal is to strengthen the tooth and protect it from further harm (rather than primarily restore the tooth’s appearance), then the dentist may recommend an alternative solution, such as metal crowns. In most instances, porcelain fused to metal dental crowns provide an ideal combination of strength and appearance.
Ceramic crowns and porcelain fused to metal crowns are primarily used to address oral health concerns, but they can address cosmetic issues as well. In general, natural-looking dental crowns can address all the same concerns that metal dental crowns can address. These include but are not limited to:
Dentists may recommend other methods of treatment for issues such as teeth stains. For example, porcelain veneers may be more appropriate than ceramic crowns if the primary issue being addressed is cosmetic.
If you have a damaged, worn-down, or misshapen tooth that causes cosmetic, functional, or oral health concerns, then contact our dental practice today. We can arrange a time for you to visit with our team for a consultation and discuss natural-looking dental crowns and alternative treatment solutions.
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