Restoring your smile to its most natural appearance can be done with ceramic crowns. This type of crown is the most natural looking of any material used in dentistry, making it nearly impossible for anyone to tell it is not one of your own.

Advantages of Ceramics

Crowns made of ceramic materials are 100% ceramic. The material is not mixed with other materials, which ensures that it will keep its perfect appearance. It provides the same luster and translucity as natural teeth.

When Crowns Are Needed

A crown is basically just the top or visible part of your tooth. This part can be replaced if the root of the tooth is still good. There are a number of reasons why a crown might be needed. They include: a root canal, to restore a tooth that is cracked or badly worn, to repair a tooth that has too little material to support a filling, for cosmetic purposes, or to cover a dental implant.

Materials for Crowns

Crowns are often made of many materials. They can be made of gold, base metals, zirconia, porcelain, and ceramic. Ceramic crowns are the most natural looking.

Types of Crowns

These crowns are made two different ways, which means that one type is better than the other. A crown that is made by adding layers to it will have the superior appearance.

Another type of ceramic crown is the kind that is often made by a special milling machine in the dentist’s office. Having the machine makes it possible for the dentist to make it on the spot and put it on. However, the ceramics used in this situation are often the same color throughout, which means it will not be as realistic looking as the other form.

Of the two crowns, it needs to be remembered that the one made of solid ceramic is the stronger one. New materials and methods of manufacture are continually being developed, which means things could change.

A ceramic tooth can also be made on a metal base. This does give it a stronger form, but it may leave a dark line at the gum line, if they recede. The metal can be hidden, however, on the outside of the tooth, if desired.

Talk to the Dentist

Each type of crown has their advantages and disadvantages. One type may be better for front teeth, for instance, than for back teeth, or for molars.

Be sure to talk to the dentist about what you want most. If you are highly concerned about the appearance, then you want a type of crown that will look most natural. If it is strength and durability you want most, be sure to ask what the dentist will recommend.

The dentists at Amazing Smile Dental NY, will be glad to talk to you about the type of ceramic crowns will work best in your case. Crowns have helped many people get the beautiful smile they always wanted, and they can give you one, too. We offer many dental services for the whole family. We are located in the Forest Hills area of Queens, New York. Call us today at (718) 674-6478 to make your appointment.