Benefits of Porcelain Crowns
A weak or damaged tooth can cause an array of issues for your smile and oral health alike. Biting function in the affected region can become uncomfortable, or even painful, and the impaired tooth can face a greater risk of bacteria buildup, decay and infection.
About dental crowns
Dental crowns address various dental problems, including cracks and/or deterioration of the tooth structure caused by decay. These restorations are placed for countless patients every day to protect the tooth and restore pain-free biting function. Unlike metal-based alternatives, porcelain crowns restore the natural appearance of your teeth—which is especially important for front teeth.
Dental crowns are strong dental coverings placed to fix and reinforce a damaged tooth while restoring the full integrity of one's bite. Think of a dental crown as a protective 'cap' that fits comfortably over your natural tooth.
They can be used to strengthen individual teeth, anchor a dental bridge, support a tooth after a root canal, or top a dental implant. At any rate, dental crowns can serve a wide range of functions related to bolstering the strength of a tooth and/or protecting a damaged tooth from further harm, delivering a durable, long-lasting and functional replacement for a natural tooth.
Reasons a dental crown may be needed
Patients may need a dental crown for a number of reasons. Our dentist will assess your tooth and recommend a crown when it is the best way to protect and restore it.
What to expect: the procedure
Placing a porcelain crown typically requires two appointments. At the first visit, the tooth is prepared and a temporary crown is placed to protect it. About two weeks later, you'll return for the second visit, where the temporary crown is removed and your custom-made permanent restoration is fitted and secured in place.
Porcelain jacket crowns
A porcelain jacket crown covers the entire surface of the affected tooth, providing comprehensive protection against decay and damage. Unlike a veneer—which is approximately 1 mm thick and covers only the front of the tooth—a jacket crown offers complete coverage and is especially well suited to front teeth.
Porcelain vs. metal crowns
Metal crowns are made from alloys such as cobalt-chromium and nickel-chromium. They offer superior durability and resistance to chipping, and are typically placed on the back teeth where strength matters most.
Porcelain crowns come in all-ceramic and all-porcelain varieties. They work well for both front and back teeth and provide a safe, natural-looking option for patients with metal allergies.
Protect & restore your tooth
Contact Gateway Village Dental today to learn whether a porcelain crown is the right way to restore your damaged tooth.
