subject: Dental Crowns Are Great For Fixing Dental Issues [print this page] A dental crown is usually used to repair a tooth, cover stains that are not possible to whiten, to cover implants or keep the bridge in place. It covers and resembles the tooth very well and is also known as a cap. They can be long term or temporary. The later is used until a permanent, individualized one is put in its place. It makes the tooth more durable because of the material it is made of, like ceramic, porcelain or metal.
Your dentist is the one that will suggest which one to choose, according to your needs. He will make a mold of your teeth and fit a crown accordingly. The temporary crown is kept in place by a special, non durable cement that will make it easier for your doctor to remove the cap when he puts your ready permanent crown. Now, with all the advanced technology and by help of a computer, it is possible for the dentist to put your permanent dental crown in just one visit.
A dental crown is the best choice if you have badly decayed teeth or they have been damaged, in which case a metal crown is pereferred. It is aesthetically questionable but the material is very resistant and is less invasive on your natural teeth. If you are worried about you dental crown being more aesthetically pleasing, based on the tooth you want to repair, then a porcelain crown is best suitable for you. It is a lot more durable than the ceramic one, even though not as undistinct.
Several individuals want the ceramic because it looks natural and is the same color as the other teeth. The downside is that they are not as durable as the others, being suitable for front teeth and less used for back teeth that will have to resist chewing and powerful biting.
Some individuals want veneers because you keep most of the original tooth. This is the case of those concerned mainly with aesthetics and who usually have wholesome teeth. It depends on the harm of the teeth if you are fitted for caps or veneers.
