All of the different types of teeth that we have in our mouths can be damaged or knocked out. Some of the common scenarios of this happening are going to be sports or work related injuries, and tooth decay causing issues.
When these types of issues are present, one of the methods that a dental professional might use on their patients are going to be dental crowns. Crystal River residents are probably already aware of what dental crowns are, as they are not a new solution for dentists to help their patients with.
In the past these dental crowns were made out of metal alloys, but now today, it is much more common to see them made from ceramic or porcelain materials, as they look more like real teeth. Many patients will ask if dental crowns are made for specific teeth, but they are actually made to go on any teeth because they are handmade.
Dental Crowns For Molar Teeth
It is quite common for patients to think that dental crowns are only a viable option when we are talking about missing or broken molar teeth. These are the teeth that are in the far backs of our mouths that are primarily used for chewing.
It is quite common for dental crowns to be used for molar teeth, but they are not the only ones that can be fitted with dental crowns. Crystal River residents should know that dental crowns for molars are quite common because they are used much more often for chewing than front teeth.
Dental crowns for molars can be made from any of the materials mentioned above, but it is quite common for them to be made out of metal alloys for two reasons. One reason is because metals are strong materials that can handle the force of chewing, and the other is that not many people see molar teeth of others, making it not that important for them to be a material that looks like real teeth.
Dental Crowns for Front Teeth
Dental crowns are also applicable for patients who have issues with their front teeth due to them being missing, chipped, or affected by severe tooth decay.
Like molars and dental crowns, Crystal River residents should be made aware that the crowns can be made from different materials, but unlike molar crowns, they are usually made with a ceramic or porcelain material so that they look more like real teeth.
To make these types of dental crowns look more like real teeth, dental professionals can stain and color match the crowns so that they look exactly like the same shade of other teeth nearby. Most people cannot tell the difference between a ceramic or porcelain dental crown and a real tooth after it is done.
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