Ceramic Crowns And More At Your Dentist Near Chiswick

Beautiful Smile Restoration From Your Friendly Local Dentist

Crowns are used for lots of different reasons, but most commonly to repair a badly damaged tooth, to complete a dental implant or to aid in a complete root canal treatment. There are a few different types of crowns that a person can have, depending on their budget, taste and needs.

The different types of crowns are:

All-Metal – All metal crowns are usually either made with a silver coloured metallic material, or in some cases, they can be made from gold. All metal crowns have been used for well over a decade, and are durable and long lasting. Metal crowns are also very unlikely to break.

Ceramic – Also known as ‘all-ceramic crowns’, they are created using 100% ceramic or porcelain. They are often chosen for their aesthetics as they look the same colour as other teeth. They are usually the crown of choice when it comes to restoration of the front teeth.

Porcelain Fused To Metal – Porcelain fused to metal is where a porcelain outer crown covers a metal inner crown. The reason this combination would be used is to combine strength with aesthetics.

If you need a crown, you will have these options to choose from and you may feel a touch confused about which type to choose. Your dentist near Chiswick will be able to advise you on the different options, but ultimately the choice is yours.

However, it is a great idea to consider the following when thinking about the type of crown to have:

Budget – Ceramic crowns are the most costly option and so they might not be your first choice if you’re only focused on budget. However, for long-term aesthetics, cost and durability, ceramic crowns tend to be the most popular choice all round, albeit there are cheaper options.

Aesthetics – If your main priority is aesthetics then you may well want to opt to have your friendly dentist near Chiswick place all-ceramic crowns. They are designed to blend in seamlessly with your teeth and to maintain your beautiful smile. Ceramic crowns are a particularly good fit for the front teeth which form an important part of your smile.

Strength – All metal crowns are the strongest crowns you can have because they don’t chip, crack or break. However, if you’re looking for an all-around solution, both ceramic and porcelain fused to metal crowns are also a good choice. They might be ever so slightly more vulnerable than an all metal crown, but they offer a good standard of durability along with providing an aesthetically pleasing solution for tooth restoration.

Please take your time deciding which crown option is best for you and book an appointment at Acton Vale Dentists near Chiswick on 02087493267 to discuss your options further. Whether you get porcelain fused to metal crowns, all metal crowns or ceramic crowns, you will be sure to get plenty of advice and recommendations based on your individual needs and circumstances when you speak to our friendly team.