There is a good chance that most people will need to have a dental crown on one or more of their teeth at some point. A dental crown can be recommended by a dental professional for many reasons, but oftentimes the most common reason is related to the overall health of the tooth, such as tooth decay or a cracked tooth. Not all dental crowns are the same, as there are many different types of dental crowns that individuals can choose from if a specific type is not recommended by a dental professional. Here are some of the common types of dental crowns that a patient may get placed on one or more of their teeth.
The Material Used in Dental Crowns
One of the characteristics of dental crowns that patients have some control over when a dental crown is recommended by a dental professional is what material they are made from. There are a few different types of materials that are used to make dental crowns. High Point residents should know that metal alloys are not as popular as they were years ago, but they are still an option that some people may want to consider. Today, it is much more common that dental crowns are made from porcelain or ceramic material. The reason for this is they are strong like metal dental crowns, but they look a lot more like real teeth, and sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference.
Multiple Dental Crown Options
If a patient has multiple teeth that could be fixed up with the help of dental crowns, High Point residents should know that there are some other options that a dental professional might recommend, depending on which teeth are affected. For example, if someone has a few teeth right next to each other that can be helped by dental crowns, a dental professional may recommend a dental bridge instead of multiple dental crowns. Dental bridges are highly situational, and if you have multiple teeth that can be helped with dental crowns that are in different areas of the mouth, a dental bridge will not be a viable option.
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