Full Ceramic Crown
Crown coating is a method of coating used to restore worn, broken, or partially decayed teeth. This method, which is widely used nowadays, is preferred to protect the teeth, improve their appearance, and strengthen them. This technique is commonly used to strengthen weak and cracked teeth. Ceramic crowns can serve almost all of the same functions as metal crowns. That is, they can protect damaged teeth, act as a component of a bridge to replace missing teeth, and so on.
Benefits of Full Ceramic Crowns
- They restore front teeth that are cracked, broken, badly damaged, and cannot be corrected with veneers
- They offer natural-looking dental restorations
- They provide matching colors to the surrounding teeth
- They are made of ceramic glass
In which cases are Full Ceramic Crowns Used?
- Protecting a weak or cracked tooth
- Restoring a broken tooth
- Holding a dental bridge in place
- Covering a dental implant
- Covering imperfections such as severe discoloration
- Supporting a tooth with a large filling
How Many Types of Ceramic Crowns are There?
There are 4 types of ceramic crowns. These are;
- Lithium Disilicate Crowns
- Solid Or Monolithic Zirconia
- High Translucent Zirconia
- Leucite Reinforced Pressable Porcelain Crowns
How Long Do Full Ceramic Crowns Last?
Generally, full ceramic crowns last about 15 years but with good oral hygiene most crowns last up to 25 years or more.
Is Getting Ceramic Crowns Painful?
It is performed under local anesthesia. The procedure begins after the injection of the anesthetic and the onset of numbness. Therefore, patients do not feel any pain during the procedure.