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Apprehensive About The Appearance Of A Dental Crown? 2 Types That Resemble Natural Teeth

26 January 2015 by Julia Gregory

For some people, undergoing a new type of dental treatment can be overwhelming.  Obtaining a dental crown is not an exception to this rule.  If your dentist feels that a crown will best solve your oral predicament, you might be apprehensive about its appearance.  If you can relate to this scenario, consider the following 2 types of crowns that resemble natural teeth. 

Zirconia

If a dental professional has advised you to obtain a crown, you may:

• Require something to secure the pieces of a cracked tooth together

• Need a covering for a badly discolored tooth

• Need a covering for a poorly shaped tooth

• Require a safeguard for a weak tooth that has been damaged by tooth decay

• Need to repair a tooth that is extremely worn down

• Desire to safeguard a tooth that has been filled

• Require a covering for a dental implant

Despite the circumstances surrounding your need for a crown, you might be worried about how it will look once it's been fitted to your tooth.  To achieve the most natural looking result nowadays, many dental patients are choosing zirconia crowns.  This type of crown is produced from a white powdery substance in a dentist's office.

The distinct advantages of choosing this type of crown include:

• Its similarity to your natural teeth

• The lack of a metal underlay

• Minimal removal of your existing tooth

• Its extreme toughness

• Color, size, and shape can be adapted to suit your desires

• Safe to remain in your mouth for the long-term

Porcelain and Metal

While zirconia crowns look strikingly similar to natural teeth, they are extremely hard.  For this reason, some dentists might not be comfortable applying them to patients' teeth.  When looking for a natural looking crown that isn't as hard as zirconia, a porcelain and metal crown is a good compromise.  This kind of crown is formed by fusing a hollow metal shell with a porcelain overlay.

The porcelain overlay provides the crown with a tooth colored appearance.  This type of crown is known for its:

• Superior fit – Because this type of crown consists of a metal component, it provides a more exact fit over your existing tooth than a completely porcelain crown does.

• Its durability – This form of crown's strength stems from the tough metal situated underneath the porcelain overlay.

Before obtaining a porcelain and metal crown, you will need to decide what type of metal your crown will consist of.  Some popular options include:

• Chromium

• Palladium

• Gold

• Platinum

• Nickel

Getting a dental crown won't prevent you from keeping your beautiful flawless smile.  If you want your new crown to look seamless alongside your other teeth, consider choosing either a zirconia crown or a porcelain and metal one.  To learn more about these options, make an appointment with your trusted local dentist, such as Red Cliffs Dental, today. 

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