Types of Dental Crowns

Types of Dental

Crowns

DENTAL ASSOCIATE OF WEST MICHIGANSteven M. Conlon D.D.S.James P.M. Vincelj D.D.S.

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This is best for front teeth as they can be color-matched to your teeth and looks exactly like natural teeth.

All- Porcelain Crown

This type can easily chip or break causing a wearing down of adjacent teeth.

It is suitable for people with allergies to metal.

All- Porcelain Crown

This crown type use gold alloys or nickel or chromium or other metal-based alloy.

All- Metal Crown

It lasts longer than any other crown type as it can endure biting and chewing forces and they seldom if not rarely break.

All- Metal Crown

It is the best choice for cannot-be-seen teeth like molars.

All- Metal Crown

Least expensive. However, their quality and functionality is poor as they are prone to dental fractures and can easily wear down over time.

All- Resin Crown

Not an advisable crown type.

All- Resin Crown

Unlike metal crowns, this type of crown can also match your teeth’s color.

Porcelain-fused Metal Crown

The porcelain portion can easily break and dark line can be seen at the gums because of the metal portion.

Porcelain-fused Metal Crown

These are made of acrylic or stainless steel that can act as a temporary restoration untilpermanent crowns are constructed.

Temporary Crowns

This crown type can be made at your dentist’s office while permanent crown are made at a dental laboratory.

Temporary Crowns




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Types of Dental Crowns

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