A crown replaces the shape, function, and beauty of fractured teeth where a restoration cannot. A crown is an artificial tooth to give important strength to a tooth which may have weakened from decay, or root canal treatment.
This blog will walk you through the different kinds of dental crowns we employ at our clinic and how they could affect your overall oral health.
What Are Dental Crowns?
It is a specially designed cap that covers the entire surface of a tooth. It replaces the shape, size, strength, and appearance of the tooth, and it saves the tooth from more damage. These are usually required when a filling will not suffice to restore a tooth’s integrity, particularly after extensive decay.
Crown Types
There are different types of dental crowns, and the selection depends on their advantage in terms of aesthetics, strength, and biocompatibility. The most commonly recommended types include:
- Porcelain Crowns: These are renowned for their natural appearance. They are made to match the shade and translucency of natural teeth. These crowns are an excellent option for the front teeth, where aesthetics are of utmost importance.
Benefits:
- Perfect shade match with neighboring teeth
- Biocompatible and metal-free
- Ideal for cases with metal allergies
- Bonded to the tooth
- Zirconia Crowns: Made from a strong, tooth-colored material providing all the benefits of durability. These crowns are common for use on back teeth.
Benefits:
- Highly endure and resistant to cracks
- Natural look
- Greatly biocompatible.
- Cobalt-Chromium Alloy Crowns: We utilize cobalt-chromium alloy crowns, which are stronger and cheaper. These crowns are good for molars that need extensive chewing forces. But they have a disadvantage of bad appearance.
Advantages:
- Least amount of wear on opposing teeth
- Less tooth reduction than ceramic options
- Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Crowns: They provide strength and a beautiful look with a metal base and a porcelain outer layer. The nickel base has been phased out largely due to allergies. This type of crown is extensively used because of its reputation for being balanced. They have a drawback that ceramic chipping can happen over time.
Benefits:
- Long-term function is supported by a sturdy metal foundation.
- A beautiful porcelain surface that resembles real teeth.
Key Benefits of Dental Crowns
Regardless of its type, a crown contributes to functionality, protection, and vanity:
- Restore Masticatory Function: Restoration of the structure-and-strength of the damaged tooth for normal mastication.
- Protection to the Teeth: The crowns provide protection for weak teeth from cracking, wearing out further, and decay.
- Support for Other Dental Work: Crowns are placed after root canal treatment, and in the course of constructing a dental bridge.
The Cost of Dental Crowns in India?
The below is a general breakdown about the prices of Dental Crown:
- Porcelain Crowns price vary from INR 15,000 to 20,000
- Zirconia Crowns cost INR 12,000 to 15,000
- Metal Crowns cost vary from INR 3,000 to 7,000
- PFM Crowns are from INR 8000- 10,000
Care for Your Dental Crowns
Follow these simple and basic tips to keep your gums in great condition:
- Brush and floss daily to prevent plaque buildup and keep your gums healthy. Clean teeth mean longer-lasting crowns.
- Grinding (bruxism) can wear down or damage crowns over time. A custom nightguard can help protect your dental work while you sleep.
- Don’t chew hard candies, ice or sticky items like gum, as they can crack or loosen your crown.
Why Gold and Metal Crowns Are Becoming Obsolete
Gold and All-metal crowns have been phased out of Dentistry majorly because of bad appearance. Porcelain Fused to Metal Crowns are also becoming obsolete because they have a problem of metal exposure and ceramic chipping. Zirconia is a popular option for back teeth though Lithium Disilicate or Lithium Silicate is the Gold standard now. They require less reduction of teeth and bond to teeth hence providing best results.
Conclusion
Don’t let a damaged tooth undermine your confidence. Book a consultation today and find out what dental crown is right for you. Come to Dr. Sanjay Kalra’s Multispecialty Dental Clinic in Panchkula and experience expert, personalized care you can rely on.
Your smile is worth it, let’s make it healthier, stronger, and more radiant together.