Dental Crowns and Bridges: Types and Treatment
WHAT ARE CROWNS AND BRIDGES? Crowns: To protect a cracked or broken tooth, dental crowns are used. A dental crown is a ‘cap’ of tooth-shaped. It is prepared to place over the tooth in a way that it is completely covered. Dental crowns restore the shape, strength and size of your tooth thereby improving your facial integrity. Types of Crowns: Temporary Crowns: Metal alloy or acrylic is used to prepare these crowns. Stainless Steel Crowns: These fabricated crowns made from stainless steel are especially preferred for children as they are less in cost and can be incorporated in a single visit. Metal Crowns: These are prepared from cast gold alloys or cast silver palladium alloys. They last for long and can withstand the chewing of food. Porcelain Crowns: These crowns are cast with metal inside and are baked with porcelain over it. These are natural-looking but have short durability. All-Ceramic Crowns: They provide maximum aesthetic results but are abrasive and can damage the opposi...