All ceramic crowns are a porcelain-based filling material and recommended for restoring front teeth due to color blending with the natural teeth. The dentist or prosthodontist may need to remove more tooth structure to attach the porcelain to the tooth; however, the material may be brittle under...
What materials are used for dental crowns, and how do I choose the right one? Dental crowns come in various materials, including porcelain, metal, porcelain-fused-to-metal and zirconia. Porcelain crowns are popular for front teeth due to their natural appearance, while metal and zirconia are ...
Dental crowns cover the entire visible surface of your affected tooth and add strength, durability and tooth stability. There are three basic types of dental crowns: Porcelain All porcelain crowns are the most aesthetic and are used primarily used for front teeth where the need for strength ...
these crowns are made with metal alloys and porcelain is fused to the surface to create a natural-looking appearance. These crowns typically require a large part of the tooth structure to be removed but can be used to cap front and back teeth. ...
An all porcelain crown can be matched to the colour of your tooth, making this type of crown attractive for teeth at the front of the mouth. Porcelain crowns are also a good choice for patients with allergies to metal, but may wear down faster than a metal crown or even porcelain fused...
Gold crowns are historically the most common material crowns are made out of, however, now there is the technology to create materials that better match your surrounding teeth. Gold crowns are still widely used, they are generally used on the molars, rather than a patient’s front teeth, so...
Customized for a perfect fit, our high quality porcelain dental crowns in Anchorage restore the shape, size, strength and appearance of a damaged tooth.
Porcelain crowns are highly aesthetic and are often used on front teeth that are visible when you smile. Additionally, porcelain mimics natural tooth enamel. Empress Crowns Made from biocompatible ceramic glass, IPS Empress crowns offer a more durable, metal-free solution that still blends in with...
The best type of crown depends on the need of each individual patient and the position of the tooth. For instance, some people would find a gold crown placed on a front tooth unsightly. Ceramic, tooth coloured crowns placed on the front teeth maintain the natural appearence of the smile....
Dental Crowns Dental crowns are made of all porcelain, or porcelain with a metal substructure which is needed in areas that are subject to strong biting forces. Crowns are used to restore teeth that are more extensively decayed but still have a strong a