Types of crowns available at Pearl Dental Clinic
At Pearl Dental Clinic, we provide a range of crowns and are happy to help you find the best option for you.
Ceramic crowns
All ceramic crowns have no grey metal inside. Therefore, they are often used for the visible front teeth. If over time, the gum recedes, there will be no grey metal margin on show. All ceramic crowns are the most aesthetically pleasing crowns.
Zirconia crowns
Zirconia crowns are usually used for back molar teeth. These crowns have no porcelain, so the risk of crown fracture is far less. These crowns need minimal tooth reduction and are almost as strong as gold crowns. Zirconia crowns are not quite as aesthetically pleasing as ceramic crowns but are still white in colour and look natural.
Porcelain bonded to metal crowns
Porcelain bonded to metal crowns have a metal core on the inside and porcelain bonded to the outside. However, the thin porcelain layer can fracture more easily than other crowns. These crowns were extensively used in the past but have now been mostly replaced by Zirconia and ceramic crowns.
Gold crowns
Gold crowns are the strongest type available. They are usually used for back molar teeth and need minimal tooth reduction. Gold crowns are the most expensive and least aesthetic crowns and are mainly used in patients who have serious issues with teeth clenching and grinding.
Inlays and onlays
Inlays and onlays can be used to restore areas of damage that are too extensive to be treated with a normal filling. They also provide a less invasive and more affordable alternative to a crown. They require less tooth shaving and can improve function, appearance and strength.
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