Porcelain Crowns
When patients are struggling with one or more natural teeth that are fractured or stricken with decay, a dental crown can provide the renewed structure and function needed to smile confidently again.
At Dental Health Centers, our experienced doctors and specialists offer high-quality porcelain restorations as an optimal blend of aesthetic quality and satisfying durability. Contact any of our two locations if you have questions about this treatment option for our team, or if you would like to schedule a consultation.
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FAQ’s about
Porcelain Crowns
We believe informed patients make confident decisions. Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this treatment, including how it works, its benefits, recovery time, candidacy, and expected results.
What are porcelain crowns and how can they help my smile?
When you are struggling with natural teeth that are fractured, injured, or stricken with decay, a dental crown can provide the renewed structure and function needed to smile confidently again. At Dental Health Center, our experienced doctors offer high-quality porcelain restorations that provide an optimal blend of satisfying durability and beautiful aesthetic quality to completely rebuild and protect your smile.
When is a porcelain crown recommended instead of a standard filling?
We generally recommend a porcelain crown when a tooth is suffering from decay that is too significant to be effectively treated with a standard filling, inlay, or onlay. Crowns are also the ideal solution when a tooth has become considerably weakened and needs full structural support to prevent further fracturing, or when a tooth requires comprehensive restoration following root canal therapy.
Can porcelain crowns be used for cosmetic improvements or replacing missing teeth?
Porcelain crowns are extremely versatile and can be used to correct noticeable aesthetic flaws, giving you a flawless and uniform look. Furthermore, if one or more teeth in a row have been lost, crowns can be fused together to create a custom dental bridge to fill the gap, provided that healthy adjacent teeth remain. They are also frequently used as the final aesthetic restoration to top a single dental implant.
What are the aesthetic advantages of choosing porcelain over traditional metal crowns?
The cosmetic value of porcelain crowns is vastly superior to traditional materials because they reflect light in the exact same way as your natural tooth enamel. Additionally, when you choose our high-quality porcelain, there is no risk of noticeably dark areas forming near your gum line over time, which is a very common and frustrating cosmetic concern associated with older porcelain-fused-to-metal options.
Are porcelain crowns a safe option if I have sensitivities or allergies to dental metals?
Yes, porcelain crowns are highly biocompatible, making them a much safer and more comfortable alternative to traditional dental metals. This allows our patients who suffer from related metal allergies or specific material sensitivities to restore their oral health and enjoy their new, durable crowns comfortably without worrying about adverse or painful reactions.