Restore your smile with Ceramic Dental Crowns

In restorative and cosmetic dentistry, dental crowns are one of the most common treatments. Crowns are protective covers for your natural teeth and can restore damaged, decayed, misshapen, or broken teeth. Crowns can also attach to dental implants or anchor dental bridges. Distinctive Dentistry in Eugene, Oregon, offers ceramic dental crowns to restore the look and function of our patients’ smiles.

Over time, teeth can become damaged. This may occur due to trauma, wearing down from use and age, or even from a significant cavity or root canal infection. As a result, the size and shape of your teeth may change. A ceramic dental crown may be placed to strengthen and protect the natural tooth from further damage. A crown is a tooth-shaped covering or cap that fits over the visible portion of the natural tooth to restore or improve its appearance, strength, and function.

Types of dental crowns

Traditional dental crowns are created using impressions sent off to a laboratory where the custom permanent crown is fabricated. A temporary crown will be placed while waiting for the permanent crown to be completed. Once the permanent restoration is ready, the patient returns to the office to have the crown bonded in place.

Dental crowns for teeth come in different materials, including:

• Ceramic or porcelain – As one of the most popular crown options today, ceramic crowns are made from a block of porcelain. This type of crown is strong and blends well with the surrounding teeth.
• Porcelain fused to metal – The main structure of these crowns is metal with an outer coating of porcelain. Aesthetic appeal is improved over full metal crowns, but there is still a visible ring of metal at the base.
• Stainless steel – As the most cost-effective crown option, stainless steel materials are still widely used. These durable crowns are often used to restore molars.
• Gold – While actually a composition of copper, nickel, and other metals, gold crowns are known for their durability. These long-lasting crowns may be recommended as restorations for molars.

Benefits of ceramic crowns for teeth

Ceramic crowns are the clear choice, especially for front teeth when it comes to health and aesthetic benefits. Advantages of ceramic crowns include the following:

• Natural appearance – Ceramic crowns have the coloring and opalescence of natural teeth. The dentist color-matches the restoration, so it blends seamlessly with the adjacent teeth.
• Durable – The ceramic material is strong and sturdy. The crown can withstand the normal functions of a tooth and is less likely to chip.
• Functional – Crowns restore the chewing surface. Patients can eat and enjoy their favorite foods and can speak normally.
• Long-lasting – With appropriate oral health habits, dental crowns are long-lasting.
• Biocompatible – The ceramic material is completely free of metal. These crowns are safe to use and do not cause irritation or side effects.

Improve your smile with ceramic dental crowns in Eugene, OR

Strengthen the form and function of your teeth and get a beautiful smile with ceramic dental crowns. Contact Distinctive Dentistry in Eugene, OR, today at (541) 255-1287.