How Porcelain Dental Crowns Work to Restore Damaged Teeth

For years, dental crowns have been used to repair and restore teeth compromised by decay or damage. A severely cracked or broken tooth will be of little use for biting or chewing due to its fragile structure. Left untreated, your tooth could get worse and may even have to be removed. Porcelain dental crown treatment from Health 360 Dental in Chevy Chase, Maryland, can restore your tooth’s usefulness and save it from extraction! 

Here’s what you should know about porcelain crown treatment.

How Crowns Work 

Dental crowns are hollow, tooth-shaped restorations that cover vulnerable teeth to restore their health and function. Crowns can be used to shore up weak or worn teeth, treat severely decayed teeth, or repair fractured or broken teeth so that they can continue to be used. A dental crown will cover your entire tooth from the tip of the crown all the way to the gum line. In so doing, it protects and strengthens your tooth’s structure to prevent further damage.

A compromised tooth can look, feel, and function like new with a dental crown. Rather than removing damaged teeth, Drs. Erick Hosaka and Valerie Cassis can save them through dental crown treatment.

Dental Crown Material 

Dental crowns can be made of different types of materials, the most common of which are:

• Metal crowns like gold, nickel, palladium, and other metals
• All ceramic or all porcelain crowns
• Zirconia crowns
• Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns

Gold is often the preferred restoration for repairing a damaged back tooth due to its strength and durability. Gold crowns, however, aren’t recommended for visible teeth due to their brass appearance. 

In contrast, ceramic, porcelain, and zirconia crowns have a natural tooth-colored appearance, making them excellent options for visible teeth. A ceramic, zirconia, or porcelain dental crown will blend beautifully with your smile to make it whole again.

Quality Dental Crowns Near Me

For more information about dental crown treatment, contact Drs. Erick Hosaka and Valerie Cassis from Health 360 Dental in Chevy Chase, MD, at (301) 686-5255. We’re here to meet all your dental care needs.

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