Types of Dental Crowns
There are different types of dental crowns, classified on the basis of the material from which they’re made.
1. Zirconia Crowns
Made from zirconium dioxide, zirconium crowns have a metal oxide base with a porcelain coating on the outside.
Because of their superior strength and durability, they are best for back teeth. So, once you get your zirconia crowns in Dent Heal, they’re going to stay with you for a long time.
And since the base of a zirconia crown is white, it won’t give you a dark gum line. So, it’s also quite suitable for the front teeth.
2. E–Max Crowns
E max crowns are made from lithium disilicate glass-ceramic.
These are stronger and more translucent than zirconia crowns. That means that these allow in more light than full metal crowns.
If the patient’s teeth are too yellow, the yellowing can show through them, and it can give the teeth an undesirable hue.
Therefore, an E max crown works best when the teeth aren’t too yellow. But they can replace damaged/missing teeth with natural-looking results.
3. Porcelain-Fused Metal Crowns
In these, the porcelain is fused on the outer surface of the metal crown.
And this porcelain gives the appearance of natural enamel.
Metal crowns are a better choice when you’re getting dental implants. That’s because metal is more flexible and better covers the implant.
With this, you might have a dark gum line on top/bottom of the crowned tooth because of the metal.