Importance Of Dental Crowns In The World Of Dentistry
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Dentistry is a branch of health that is responsible for all oral disease controls, reconstructions and dental aesthetics in general. Nowadays, the importance of having clean, aligned and healthy teeth is very influential for people who want to feel good about their self-esteem and manage to function more fluently in work and social environments. There are many types of dental treatments that help to improve the overall appearance of teeth when they have some imperfection.

Dental crowns are one of the most used aesthetic procedures by dentists when it comes to improving or protecting natural teeth that have some imperfection, whether it be trauma, sprains or another specific case that needs to be improved. The most important function of crowns is to act as a cover to cover natural teeth so that they can be strengthened again and at the same time be protected.

WHAT MATERIALS ARE DENTAL CROWNS MADE OF?

Dental crowns are a shell-type frame that is made of different metal alloys or other types of materials that are highly biocompatible with the mouth, such as: porcelain, zirconia crowns, porcelain fused to metal, gold, Emax, among others.

WHAT ARE EACH OF THESE TYPES OF MATERIALS THAT ARE DENTAL CROWNS MADE OF?

  • Porcelain crowns: They are one of the most biocompatible materials with the mouth when they are placed, they have a slight complication and do not cause any type of allergy, they have a good durability but it also depends on the care that the patient gives them on a daily basis.
  • Dental crowns: This is a type of prosthesis that is manufactured in a way that almost perfectly imitates the natural tooth, it is presented as a cap that covers a tooth that is deteriorating, worn or cracked, that is malformed or discolored, or that has recently undergone a root canal treatment and needs protection during the healing process. Dental crowns in Turkey are in high demand since this country is a leader in dental tourism.
  • Metal-porcelain crowns: This is one of the most commonly used dental crowns since its price is quite affordable. As its name indicates, they are made of a combination of metal and porcelain. The inside of the crown has metal and the outside has porcelain, which is what gives the teeth the most natural appearance.
  • Zirconia crowns: This type of crown is not entirely made of zirconium as many people believe. It also has a wonderful combination with ceramics to achieve (compared to other crowns) one of the most resistant and durable crowns since the color of zirconium is white and generally helps a lot in the aesthetic issue.
  • Gold crowns: This is one of the oldest types of crowns in the dental world since they have been used by dentists around the world for more than 100 years. They are also highly sought after since it is a type of crown that does not require as much preparation of the natural tooth to be placed, and they also have great resistance and durability to better care for the natural tooth.
  • Emax crowns: Max crowns are made of a completely ceramic material called lithium disilicate, and since they do not contain any material in their manufacture, they are even more aesthetically pleasing and bearable for patients. It is important to emphasize that this can be prepared and placed individually.

The greatest importance of this type of treatment is that it is more accessible than others, such as dental implants or orthodontics. Crowns tend to do a simpler job than those already mentioned, but without a doubt, in the aesthetic part, they have a great advantage due to their speed of treatment, their results, which make a smile look much more beautiful, and because they are placed more easily.

Many people we know can wear them and we do not realize it because their materials, in addition to being resistant, are manufactured as naturally as possible to resemble the main teeth. If you have certain defects such as crooked teeth, weak teeth due to trauma or the presence of cavities, it is recommended to go to the dentist so that after evaluating the situation, he or she can make the best choice of the type of crowns suitable for each patient.