A Dental Crown Chicago is used to protect a broken or chipped tooth from further damage, restore functionality of teeth, improve appearances, and prevent permanent teeth from being lost to advanced decay. There are several options for materials for crowns. Stainless steel crowns are used as temporary crowns for permanent teeth while long-term crowns are being made. They are used for children’s primary teeth if some are damaged or decaying. The crowns fall off with the teeth and the permanent tooth, which is not broken, takes its place. These crowns are the least expensive types to have made.
Metals and alloys, such as palladium, nickel, and chromium are also used for crowns. These last the longest of any crown and maintains more of the original tooth structure. The metal is not attractive, so these crowns are mostly used for back teeth. They are not expensive, so if finances are an issue, this might be the best alternative for a Dental Crown Las Vegas. All resin crowns are the least expensive type of crown, but there are issues with these crowns. They are more prone to fractures than other crowns, and they do wear down quicker. They can be useful as temporary crowns until the patient can save money for better materials. The next material choice is porcelain that is fused onto metal. Color matching to the surrounding teeth can be accurate, so aesthetics can be maintained at a lower price than completely porcelain crowns. The porcelain part can break or chip off, and the metal can show through in some cases. Patients can visit the website for comparisons of materials.
The top three materials for a Dental Crown Las Vegas are gold alloy, 100% porcelain, and ceramic. Most cosmetic crowns are made of these materials because they look great. They can wear down opposing teeth quicker than other materials, but that takes some time and most patients don’t worry about that too much. If patients want to have bright smiles and the appearance of perfect teeth, these materials will fit the bill. The cost reflects that however, most insurance plans are accepted and there are flexible payment plans available. The professionals at Desert Breeze Dental can discuss all the options and help patients develop a treatment plan.
