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Porcelain Crowns
Rebuild and protect severely decayed or fractured teeth.
Do You Have This
Severely decayed teeth
Fractured teeth
The Solution
A crown covers the remaining tooth structure left behind by decay and fractures. It acts like a helmet to rebuild and protect a severely weakened tooth. Tooth decay and fractures are still removed like a filling, then the crown is cemented on the remaining tooth structure to restore form, function, and esthetics.
The Advantages
Crowns are used to strengthen, protect, and replace the damaged tooth. Unlike a filling, the crown surrounds and encases the remaining tooth structure, like a helmet. Crowns can also be used to improve the original appearance of the tooth.
If a tooth is fractured, then a crown can help to prevent further fracturing that may lead to a root canal or extraction of the tooth.
The Disadvantage
Crowns may need to be replaced in the future due to normal wear and tear.
The Alternative
Full Gold Crown is an excellent alternative to an all porcelain crown. Gold is stronger than porcelain and resist bacteria in the mouth. If strength and longevity are your primary concerns, the full gold crown is an excellent choice.
Although crowns are strong, a tooth may still need to be extracted due to severe decay or damage. In these cases, a dental implant is the best alternative followed by a dental bridge.
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