Last Updated on: 2nd September 2024, 12:10 am
Dental Crowns
Today, with advances in science and technology, dental crowns are more sophisticated in terms of their properties such as resistance, toughness, texture, shine, opacity, adaptability, durability and mimicry with the remaining biological structures; making the prognosis of dental rehabilitation treatment more encouraging in many cases. However, it should be noted that all prosthetic treatment always goes hand in hand with the operator’s expertise, to make a precise diagnosis and to indicate this or that rehabilitative treatment. The different dental crowns that are offered in clinics vary according to the place, culture, education, but especially the purchasing power of the patients.
WHAT IS DENTAL CROWN?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth covering it to restore its shape and size, strength, and/or to improve its appearance. The crown fully encases the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line.
Crowns are custom made to fit over each tooth. They can be made of a variety of different materials, including ceramics, porcelain-and-metal, gold, or resin.
WHICH CROWN MATERIAL SHOULD I CHOOSE?
In order to recommend you which materials are the best, your dentist will first consider factors such as:
• Tooth’s location
• How much of the tooth will show when you smile
• Position of your gum tissue
• Function of the tooth that needs the crown
• How much natural tooth is remaining
• Color of the surrounding teeth
HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED A CROWN?
If you have a large cavity that’s too big for a filling, it may be time for a crown. You may also need a crown if your tooth is: severely worn down, cracked or weakened. Crowns are also recommended following a root canal on a tooth because the tooth is more fragile and needs protection.
You may be a candidate for a crown if you’re missing a tooth, and the dentist needs to put in a dental bridge or a tooth implant.
Materials that crowns are made of
2. METAL-PORCELAIN
These crowns have the greatest supply and demand within the dental landscape. These are characterized in terms of their aesthetic, mechanical, and optical properties and also because of their low cost compared to zirconia. The full porcelain ceramics known as EMAX and are in greater demand, widely distributed in European and American countries.
3. ZIRCONIA
Zirconium is a material with a white coloration. Thanks to which its aesthetic, natural results can be obtained with adequate luminosity. This material is very biocompatible. Thus, the prosthesis will be easier tolerated by the surrounding tissues. Also, Zirconium has the highest properties of hardness and resistance to attrition and flexion.
THE DENTIST WILL FIND A DENTAL CROWN CONVENIENT WHEN:
In situations such as:
• Replace large fillings, when not enough tooth remains
• Prevent a weakened tooth from breaking
• Cover a discolored or deformed tooth
• Cover a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment
• Improve the aesthetic appearance of an anatomically affected tooth.
• Repair a fractured tooth
• Cover a dental implant
• Place a bridge
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It is comforting to know that our oral health is in the hands of dental professionals in whom we trust our smile. Still, it is necessary to advise people that dental treatments are lasting as long as patients will adopt the measures required to ensure the longevity of your dental crown or bridge, such as:
It will be essential to keep your gums and teeth healthy by brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice a day along with daily flossing.
Go to the hygienist or dentist regularly for regular check-ups and professional cleanings.
To avoid damaging the dental crowns or bridges, avoid chewing hard food, ice, or other hard objects.
At Channel Islands Family Dental, we offer our patients the best quality dental crowns. Visit our dentists at Oxnard, Santa Paula, Ventura, Newbury Park y Port Hueneme to find out about dental implants.
PORT HUENEME OFFICE
2601 N Ventura Rd, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Monday To Friday 9AM- 6PM
805-985-6966 Port Hueneme BOOK IN Port HuenemeOXNARD OFFICE
2379 N Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036
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(805) 342-1100 Oxnard BOOK IN OxnardVENTURA OFFICE
5700 Ralston St UNIT 203, Ventura, CA 93003
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SANTA PAULA OFFICE
248 W Harvard Blvd suite B, Santa Paula, CA 93060
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805-525-1573 ST Paula BOOK IN Santa PaulaNewbury Park Office
1620 Newbury Road, #5, Newbury Park, CA 91320
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