A dental crown is an excellent solution when decay or damage threatens the structural integrity of your tooth. This tooth-shaped appliance caps or encircles your tooth or implant to give you the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve.  

Peachtree Corners Dental Associates in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, offers dental crowns created from one of the most revered materials in dentistry: porcelain. Porcelain crowns effectively restore your teeth while providing a natural-looking aesthetic appeal. Once we crown your tooth with a porcelain cap, the integration is seamless with your entire smile.

Types of dental crowns

Dental crowns are created from different materials, each offering unique benefits and considerations. The crown type depends on your budget, tooth location, personal preferences, etc. 

Some types of dental crowns include:

• Metal crowns: Made from alloys like silver or gold, metallic crowns offer a durable and strong restoration, often preferred for back teeth involved in heavy grinding and chewing
• Composite crowns: These crowns are created from a tooth-colored material made from acrylic plastic and finely grounded glass
• Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) crowns: As their name suggests, these crowns are created by combining porcelain and metal alloys like gold. These crowns are versatile enough for front and back teeth
• Porcelain crowns: Porcelain crowns are the sweet spot for dental crowns. Porcelain crowns are aesthetically appealing to restore teeth that are visible when smiling. They are also strong and resilient to withstand the grinding and chewing forces at the back teeth

Advantages of porcelain crowns

A porcelain crown offers numerous benefits, whether repairing tooth damage or combining it with an implant or bridge to replace a missing tooth.

Some benefits include: 

• Natural feel and appearance: Porcelain crowns look and feel like natural teeth when used for smile restoration
• Durability: Porcelain restorations can last as many as 15 years with proper maintenance. Because of their durability, porcelain crowns are a valuable investment for your oral health
• Biocompatibility: Unlike metal crowns, porcelain is “tissue-friendly,” so it doesn’t cause adverse reactions in the mouth
• Stain resistance: Unlike natural enamel, porcelain is impervious, meaning it can’t absorb stains from coffee, wine, and tobacco. This way, porcelain crowns leave your smile looking bright for many years

Ready to unlock your smile’s potential with natural-looking dental crowns in Peachtree Corners, GA? If yes, reach out to Drs. Kristina Dawson and Kaitlin English at (770) 501-6669 for porcelain crowns.

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