The crown is a piece construction that imitates a real tooth. Able to give a graceful smile to everyone. Made in the laboratory using both medical equipment and the latest materials.
Dental crown as a cover, closes the tooth from all sides, it is fixed by a medical material called cement. This new surface covers the damaged tooth and prevents a detrimental effect on it. This kind of dental approach helps to get the perfect smile and preserve the integrity of the damaged tooth.
The crown on the front teeth is placed only in case restoration by other methods is impossible. After all, there is an alternative to prosthetics - a filling.
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What material are crowns made of?
There are several materials that are used in this work. The choice of one or another depends on some factors and preferences of the client. For example, the difference in price, in appearance, as well as in the service line. There are such types:
- ceramic;
- metal;
- metal-ceramic.
Metal crown on the front teeth - the old and proven way
This type of crown has long come into use. More recently, this method was in great demand, because, firstly, there was no choice, and secondly, this material is particularly durable. As crowns use steel, steel with a dusting, gold alloys. Metal though strong, but unattractive. Metal itself has a certain color that makes it stand out from the mouth. Usually this kind crowns put on the side teethso that they are less noticeable. If you put the implants with gold plating, then they have not only a healing property, but also a service life of several decades.
Although there are many advantages, there are also disadvantages. For example, in the mouth there is a metallic taste, a slight burning sensation due to the reaction of metal with a liquid from the mouth, an unaesthetic appearance compared to others.
There are two types of metal crowns, the difference of which lies in the method of manufacture:
- stamped;
- cast.
For the manufacture of stamped crowns use blanks that are processed in a special apparatus and customized to the shape of the tooth. Cast crowns are cast in special furnaces using wax models.
Ceramic crown on the front teeth - the most aesthetic way
This type of material has an aesthetic appearance and, at first glance, it is almost indistinguishable from the natural. To make the difference invisible, dentists carefully select the crown under the natural color of the tooth. Mainly used for restoration of the front teeth, as they are paid attention to when smiling. It is not recommended to put ceramics on chewing and side teeth. Pottery itself is a fragile material, but still stronger than natural.
The advantage of using ceramics is that this material does not darken over time and is not erased, as well as almost harmless, which cannot be said about metal. But in this form of prosthetics there are some downsides: pottery is not too strong material, requires special scrupulousness when establishing, looks good, but only with careful care.
A relatively recent discovery was made in dentistry and gained a new type of ceramic crowns, namely zirconia. This material not only looks good, but also has great strength. Zirconium itself is white, which greatly simplifies the work. For the manufacture of this type using the latest computer technology.
Because of its affordable price, plastic is also used as a material for the manufacture of artificial limbs. But it is worth remembering that this is only a temporary method of prosthetics. Plastic is a short-lived material, but inexpensive. Plastic crowns are not placed on the front teeth. The structure of the plastic is porous and for this reason absorbs the colors of food and beverages, such as coffee or tea. Plastic construction wear out quickly.
Metal-ceramic crowns on the front teeth - a happy medium
Metal ceramics is a combination of a metal frame with ceramics. This type of crowns is very durable, as it absorbs the power of metal and aesthetics of ceramics. This type of metal-ceramic prosthetics is affordable and durable, the golden mean between metal and ceramics.
To make this kind metal ceramic crown you must first install the metal frameand then apply ceramics. In fact, the tooth is held on a metal plate that is not visible behind the gum. But over time, there may be a problem with a decrease in the gums, and this, in turn, leads to the opening of the metal frame that was hiding behind it. Prosthetics are performed on both anterior and posterior teeth.
If a problem arises, for example, a metal-ceramic prosthesis broke, then it can be easily replaced without removing the metal plate. But such metal-ceramic prostheses have the ability to darken over time, although they protect the tooth from bacteria. Now dental technicians are experimenting with the use of metal-ceramic crowns with a porcelain edge. Porcelain is a fragile material, but it looks very natural, although it is short-lived.
Installation process
The tooth on which the prosthesis will be fixed must be prepared for the procedure. Usually his treated with special solutions and sawn to bring the required form, that is, to reduce in size to wear a crown. Then the dentist makes a mold of the sick tooth and those nearby, in order to fit the new shape. A crown is cast on a ready-made impression and it is prohibited to install it in the oral cavity.
As mentioned earlier, the cement attaches a crown and holds it securely. Methods of attachment of dental material depends on the condition of the tooth. If you want to remove it, then a special pin is installedon which the prosthesis is further attached.
After this procedure, you must be very careful with artificial teeth. To follow the hygiene in the oral cavity and not give a reason to develop inflammation of both the dental nerve and gums.
In the recent past, when a man had a toothache - they pulled it out, now they are trying to preserve and restore it by all means. At one time, people had no choice what kind of prostheses to put in, after all, they were just metal. Today, the choice is huge and everyone can use the methods they prefer.
Dentures put not only when the removal occurred, but also during deformation. Anyone can consult a dentist to correct their smile. Metal-ceramic prostheses very popular and in great demand, as they are distinguished by a good price and appropriate quality.
Remember, healthy teeth are good health! Do not save on yourself. Give a smile to everyone around you. And forget about discomfort, because medicine goes forward and the fact that recently it was impossible - now real.
Reviews
I took advantage of this service, they put a crown on my front tooth. I liked everything very much.The color of the crown perfectly matched the natural tint, although after 6 years everything changed. The crown looks much brighter than my teeth, perhaps due to the fact that they have darkened and a yellowish tint began to prevail. The difference between them is enormous, so I decided to use the bleaching procedure. They say this is a great way to fix this problem. I hope it will be so.
The front teeth brought a lot of trouble from early childhood. They began to collapse too early, and all the procedures and treatment, although they prolonged the time of their normal functioning, but nevertheless the moment came when they had to make crowns. The destruction was strong, so the dentist put the pins on which the crowns are attached. After this procedure, more than three years have passed, I can only say good things. You can't even tell by sight that these are not my natural teeth.
I always had excellent teeth and I don’t even remember to go to a dentist once. But one day I still had to, as I was injured. Dentist set me a crown on the front tooth. Honestly, I thought it would be noticeable that the tooth is not native, but a crown. But it turned out fine, not one of my friends even suspected that I had an artificial prosthesis.
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