Porcelain Crowns
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| • | Esthetics: The biggest advantage of porcelain-only crowns over other crowns is that they are the most natural-looking prosthetics. Porcelain has similar light-reflecting properties as tooth enamel, making your teeth shine. Moreover, the crown extends down to the gum line, furthering the illusion of a natural tooth. |
| • | Color: Our natural teeth are not pure white. Instead, they come in different shades of ivory. Porcelain crowns can be tinted to match the exact shade of your teeth, making them virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth. |
| • | Biocompatible: Porcelain is a hypoallergenic material and does not cause any allergic reactions on human flesh. This is a big advantage over other types of crowns, particularly base metal crowns. |
| • | Stain-resistant: Porcelain crowns are highly resistant to stain and remain bright and shiny for a long time. They also do not corrode, though they may chip from excessive force. However, if you have good lifestyle habits, this won’t be a problem. |
| • | Low-Maintenance: Porcelain crowns are brushed and flossed just like your regular teeth and do not require any special maintenance. |
| • | Porcelain is a fragile material and can crack under pressure. Hence, we usually recommend these crowns for your front teeth, which exert considerably less pressure than your molars and premolars. |
| • | Porcelain crowns also require a significant amount of enamel erosion so that the prosthetic may easily sit on the tooth. However, the extra porcelain makes the crown stronger. |
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Even if you damage or lose one of your teeth, it can put a dent in your facial esthetics, chewing ability, and self-confidence. At HomeTown Dental at Lake Worth, Dr. Guram, or Dr. Cannon recommend the use of