All-Ceramic Crown

 

All-Ceramic crown is a dental crowns provide better natural color match than any other crown type and may be more suitable for people with metal allergies. However, they are not as strong as porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns and they wear down opposing teeth a little more than metal or resin crowns. All-ceramic crowns are a good choice for front teeth.

 

The defining feature of these crowns is that they are made from a translucent material which is attractive to look at and blends in well with the rest of your teeth.  

 

Advantage of All-Ceramic Crown:

 

• These crowns are ideally suited to people who have minimal space within their mouth for a crown or prefer something which has a natural appearance.

 

• There is no risk of an allergic reaction or sensitivity to hot or cold foods.

 

Disadvantages of All-Ceramic Crown:

 

• There appears to be a trade off between aesthetics and strength: this type of crown is lifelike and pleasant to look at but there is a downside. It is less durable than other types of crowns which mean it is more prone to cracking or breaking.

 

• Plus the refinement needed to produce these crowns makes them more difficult to fit. They require a high degree of expertise on the part of the dentist which increases their cost.