Erase Years of Wear and Tear

• protect a weak tooth (for example, from decay) from breaking or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth
• restore a damaged tooth or a significantly worn down tooth
• cover and support a tooth with a huge filling and not much tooth staying
• hold a dental bridge in place
• cover misshaped or significantly tarnished teeth
• cover a dental implant
• cover a tooth treated with a root canal

Irreversible crowns can be made from all metal, porcelain-fused-to-metal, all resin, or all ceramic. Metals utilized in crowns consist of gold, palladium, nickel, or chromium. Metal crowns hardly ever chip or break, last the longest, and only require a small amount of the tooth to be removed. They can also hold up against biting and chewing forces. However, the metallic color will stand out from the rest of your teeth, so metal crowns are an excellent choice for out-of-sight molars. Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns offer a strong, long lasting and aesthetic treatment option. One of the vital elements for the aesthetic and practical success of this kind of crown is guaranteeing the prep work of the underlying tooth structure supplies adequate space for the appropriate density of the product selected. In addition, the creative ability of the laboratory technologist developing the crown will certainly affect its aesthetic appeal. One factor to consider in the porcelain-fused-to-metal crown is that these crowns may have the tendency to reveal the underlying metal or gold margin at the gum line as gums recede with time. Some clients go with this kind of crown, but replace the crown at a later date in order to preserve a greater aesthetic advantage. Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns with an all porcelain collar can eliminate this vulnerability. Porcelain-fused-to-metal dental crowns can be matched to the color of the teeth beside them, giving you the most natural look and feel. The primary product option for all-ceramic crowns today is either zirconia, or aluminum products. They offer a metal-free esthetic option with a variety of advantages. By eliminating the need for the supporting metal core, an esthetic all-ceramic crown can be produced with a reduced density of material. This makes them a viable treatment option in mouths with restricted space. Furthermore, the removal of the metal core permits light transmission through the porcelain for much better optical, life-like properties and a greater level of esthetics. Achieve a royal smile with the perfect crown. Contact our Lodi dental crown experts today for more information and to schedule a consultation today!