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| TOOTH REPLACEMENT CROWNS |
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A crown (sometimes referred to as a cap) is a full coverage restoration that restores the anatomical surfaces of a damaged or fractured tooth to their original contour and function. The anatomical surfaces are the parts of the tooth that you can see above the gum line.
Typically, this type of restoration is recommended when there is very little tooth structure left to restore. The retention of filling material is poor without adequate surface to which the material will adhere.
This results in the tooth requiring both constant and frequent repair.
A crown is permanently cemented onto the prepared tooth structure. This type of restorative procedure is often a dentist’s treatment of choice because of the excellent clinical results achieved in creating a strong, permanent restoration. The aesthetic quality of these restorations enhances the overall appearance of the smile, one of our most important communicative features.
The two types of crowns that are commonly used are:
- Porcelain fused to metal - This type of crown is often used on posterior teeth due to the strength that the semi-precious metal can provide during chewing. The veneer or facing of the tooth consists of porcelain that gives the restoration a natural looking quality.
- Porcelain jacket crown - This is a very thin metal shell covered by layers of porcelain to resemble the shading and translucency of a natural tooth. This restoration is often recommended for anterior teeth.
A patient will benefit from this procedure by having a permanently restored, functional and aesthetically pleasing tooth that blends in with the remainder of your natural teeth.
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