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Protecting Your Teeth with Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a “cap” that is tooth-shaped, which is inserted over a tooth. It covers the tooth to restore the shape of the tooth, the size of the tooth, the appearance of the tooth or the strength of the tooth. Crowns are used to protect a tooth from further harm, assist a tooth with a large filling, cover misshapen teeth, or reinforce a weak tooth. Cosmetic Dentistry Crowns are cemented into place and fully cover the visible portion of the tooth.

There are three types of dental crowns, metal, porcelain fused to metal, and all ceramic or all porcelain. Metal crowns are ideal for molars and back teeth as they are metallic in color. They do have the benefit of being the most sturdy and least likely to chip or break. Dental crowns that are made of Porcelain fused to metal are not as durable as metal crowns but are still suitable for back teeth as well as front teeth. They have an added benefit of being able to be color matched to your teeth. All ceramic or all porcelain crowns provide the best match in tooth color but are the least durable. These crowns are best suited for front teeth.

A consultation with your cosmetic dentist will help you determine what type of crown fits your individual needs. Need help finding a cosmetic dentist in your area? Let My Dentist USA help you find a Board Certified Cosmetic Dentist near you!

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Thursday, August 6, 2009

Metal-Free Crowns & Bridges

What are Metal-Free Crowns & Bridges?

Sometimes a beautiful smile takes work that is a bit more involved. If you notice strain when biting down, pain during chewing, or difficulty in speaking due to misaligned or missing teeth, bridges might be the right option for you. They work by literally bridging the gaps between missing teeth, closing spaces with durable, injury-resistant, realistic-looking artificial teeth. Because they are semi-permanent, bridges can be removed only by a dentist but are long-lasting and strong.

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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

What are the different types of dental crowns?

Metals used in dental crowns include gold alloy or a base-metal alloy such as nickel or chromium. In comparison with other crown types less tooth structure has to be removed which makes this a very big added benefit for you. They are the most durable out of all the dental crown types, and rarely chip or break. The biggest negative of this type of dental crown is the metallic color. They are ideal for molars in the back of your mouth, that are not visible.

Porcelain-fused-to-metal dental crowns are not as durable as the metal dental crowns, however, they can be matched, color wise, to your teeth which is an added benefit. The dental crown's porcelain portion can chip or break off. These crowns can be a good choice for front or back teeth.

All-ceramic or all-porcelain dental crowns give you the best possible match for tooth color. They are, however, not very durable and they wear down opposing teeth a little more than the other crowns. All-ceramic dental crowns are a good choice for front teeth.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

What are Dental Crowns?

A dental crown is a "cap" that is shaped like a tooth, which is inserted over a tooth. It covers the tooth to restore its shape, size, appearance, and strength. The crowns are cemented into place and fully cover the visible portion of the tooth. The various types of dental crowns available are metal crowns, porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns and all-ceramic or all-porcelain crowns.

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Labels: Cosmetic Dental Crowns, Cosmetic Dentist

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Thursday, November 6, 2008

Dental Crowns - What are they?

What are Dental Crowns?

A dental crown is a "cap" that is shaped like a tooth, which is inserted over a tooth. It covers the tooth to restore its shape, size, appearance, and strength. The crowns are cemented into place and fully cover the visible portion of the tooth.

The various types of dental crowns available are metal crowns, porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns and all-ceramic or all-porcelain crowns.

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Thursday, June 26, 2008

Cosmetic Dental Crowns

Teeth are often restored with fillings of silver or composite plastics. These materials can often accomplish the aim of replacing the part of the tooth that has been lost in a strong and good-looking manner.

However, there comes a point where the damage to the tooth has removed too much structure to hold a filling. The restoration must be done by a technique that will attach to the remaining tooth, stand up under heavier use and meet more elaborate cosmetic requirements.

The crown is the dental restoration that can strengthen and restore the entire top of a tooth. The crown can also be part of the attachment of a fixed bridge for the replacement of teeth. The tooth is strengthened because it is covered from the outside with a casting of metal or ceramic that will wrap up and splint the tooth.

The chewing of the tooth can be improved because it can be reshaped to match more efficiently with the opposing teeth. A crown can improve cosmetics by the use of modern ceramic processes that produce translucency and color that is more natural than has ever been possible.

Information provided by Dr. J Brad Bynum of Valdosta, GA