The type of tooth crown you get it is important. There are several types of crowns and there are advantages and disadvantages to each type. A dental crown is an important type of dental restoration. It is vital to certain dental procedures because it restores the functionality of a tooth. Crowns were once made of gold and stood out when a person smiled, but porcelain crowns look just like regular teeth while also providing the functionality of a real tooth. Dental crowns are also known as tooth caps or dental caps.
Before you decide what type of tooth crown to get you should know about the different types of dental crowns. The first type of dental crown is the metal dental crown. These are often made of gold, or more precisely, gold alloy. Silver palladium alloy is another metal commonly used in dental restorations. Metal dental crowns, while strong, do have some disadvantages. They are excellent conductors of hot and cold temperatures. This can make a living tooth uncomfortable but if root canal therapy has been performed on the tooth this should not be a problem.
Another common type of tooth crown is the porcelain crown. These are an important part of cosmetic dentistry because they look just like normal teeth. Their weakness is that they are not as strong as metal crowns. But state of the art dentistry has improved them a great deal with certain key innovations. Advances in material have led to better quality control of the dentures. A metal crown can be made that is covered by porcelain so that you get the best of both worlds. An all porcelain crown will look more real but a crown using metal and porcelain can be strong and beautiful.
If you would like to learn more about a particular type of tooth crown, please consider visiting us at the Atlanta Dental Group PC. Our Atlanta dental team is one of the most experienced in Atlanta with over 20 years of experience serving Atlanta's dental needs. Our dentists in Georgia are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being and you are more than welcome to join our family of patients. If you would like schedule an appointment with our Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, call to make an appointment at 404-874-7428.