Ceramic crowns are one of the options you get to choose from when a dentist says you need a cap. Crowns are dental restorations that go over the part of a tooth that is visible above the surface. The restoration protects the tooth from things that can damage it in the mouth like acids produced by oral bacteria.
Crowns are cemented on the teeth that are being worked on, and they restore its appearance, strength and function. Reasons a dentist might recommend a ceramic crown include:
Crowns can be made from other materials besides ceramics. These include:
A ceramic crown is a restoration whose entire thickness is made from glass-like ceramics like porcelain. The reasons why an increasing number of people are picking ceramic crowns over other materials include:
Once the dentist determines a crown is the right answer for the patient's issues, the tooth will be prepared for the restoration. Portions of enamel might be removed to make room for the crown. An impression or 3D image of the patient's teeth is then taken. This information is sent to a lab where the prosthetic is made or to a computer interface of a CEREC machine.
The crown is cemented in place once it is ready. It can take up two weeks if it is being made in a lab. If CEREC is available, the entire process occurs during a single visit.
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