Porcelain Crowns
Full-porcelain dental crowns.
Dental crowns are composed purely of porcelain (dental ceramic). These crowns possess a translucency that makes them the most cosmetically proficient of all of the many types of dental crowns.
Although porcelain crowns can have a realistic appearance, the strength of 100% porcelain crowns may be less than the other types of crowns. While they can be a wise choice for your front teeth, due to chewing forces that patients generate, pure porcelain dental crowns might not be the best choice for back teeth. Dr. Cieplak will determine with you what the best application of crowns are.
Porcelain Crowns (fused-to-metal).
A porcelain crown (fused-to-metal). Fused to metal crowns are a hybrid between metal and porcelain crowns. When they are made the ceramist first makes a cap of metal that fits over the tooth. A veneer of porcelain is then fused over the metal, giving the crown the white (tooth-like) appearance.
Depending on the requirements of your situation, these crowns are sometimes made where the porcelain veneer only covers those aspects of the crown that is readily visible (meaning the other portions of the crown have a metal surface).
The Cost of Porcelain Crowns.
Porcelain Crowns are affordable and worth the investment when you consider the positive effects a great smile can have on all aspects of your life.
Porcelain metal crowns can be a great choice for front or back teeth. These crowns are strong enough to withstand heavy chewing forces and have an excellent cosmetic appearance.
Porcelain Over Metal disadvantages
- Not as pleasing aesthetically as all-porcelain dental crowns.
- The crown's porcelain surface can chip or break off.
- Gum recession allows the dark edge the dental crown to show.
