#2: Restorative Services – What Are Crowns Made Of?
This is the 2nd tip of “The Cowning Touch – 9 Things You Should Know About Dental Crowns” eBook, which is available as a free download.
Dental crowns are made from an array of materials, used to achieve different results that range from restoring form and function to creating an aesthetically pleasing look. Materials commonly used in restorative services include:
Porcelain or ceramic crowns provide the most natural look. Although not as strong and durable as metal or porcelain
-fused-to-metal crowns, they are a preferred option for front teeth because of their superior look.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns are made of a gold alloy substructure with porcelain fused over it, and can be color matched to your adjacent teeth. Next to all-ceramic crowns, porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns look most like normal teeth.
Metal Crowns include gold alloy, other alloys such as palladium or base-metal alloys, including nickel or chromium. One of the strongest and most durable options, they withstand biting and chewing well and rarely chip or break. Tooth wear to opposing teeth is minimized, as well as removal of tooth structure. Their only drawback: the metallic color means they are not as attractive as porcelain, ceramic or porcelain-fused- to-metal crowns, and are typically used for out-of-sight molars.
Metal-free ceramic materials are new options that are rapidly gaining popularity in restorative services for their strength and aesthetics. Materials include lithium disilicate and zirconium oxide (zirconia).
Now that you know all of the different types of crowns that are available through restorative services, you can can get the right type of crown for your teeth. If you’re looking for a Skokie dentist you can trust, Dental Professionals located in Old Orchard, Skokie, IL are just what you’ve been looking for. For tooth whitening and cosmetic dentistry services, contact us at (847) 676-1432 or online to make an appointment today.
