A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that’s placed over a damaged tooth. It is a fixed prosthetic object that covers the tooth fully. It can cover damaged teeth as well as help strengthen and align the other teeth in the mouth.

Dental crowns are often required in different dental procedures such as dental implants, root canals, etc. They cover and give support and strength to weak teeth. This is why dental crowns are widely used after several dental procedures. Moreover, they are durable and last for a very long time. Once a dental crown is placed, only a dentist can remove it.

Types of Dental Crowns

The following are the 5 common types of dental crowns.

Ceramic

These dental crowns are used majorly for the front teeth. They are made of a porcelain-based material and blend well with the natural color of your teeth. If you grind your teeth at night, your dentist wouldn’t recommend this type of crown.

Porcelain-Fused to Metal

These crowns are considered a good choice for front and back teeth. They are comparatively more durable than simple porcelain crowns. These types of dental crowns create stronger bonds due to their metal structure. Sometimes, however, the metal under porcelain may show as a dark line. Other than this, it can wear down other teeth (the top and bottom teeth which come in contact when you close the mouth) in case the porcelain breaks.

Gold Alloys 

This crown is a mix of gold, copper and other metals. One of its greatest advantages is that it doesn’t fracture or wear away the tooth.

All-Resin

These are less expensive than all other types of dental crowns. However, they can wear down easily and therefore, are less preferred.

Base Metal Alloys

These types of dental crowns are highly resistant to corrosion. They are made up of non-noble metals and make very strong dental crowns.

Other than this, there are “Onlays and 3/4 crowns” that do not cover as much tooth as a traditional crown. So, one can see the underlying natural tooth with them.

Benefits of Dental Crowns

 Some of the key benefits of getting a dental crown are as follows:

1. It protects a weak tooth
2. It can restore a broken tooth
3. It helps to hold a dental bridge in its place
4. It covers a root canal treated tooth
5. It aligns the damaged tooth with the other teeth in your mouth
6. It covers a misshaped tooth
7. It can hide the poor color of a tooth
8. It supports the tooth and gum
9. It restores the ability to chew without pain
10. It protects from tooth cavities
11. It is durable and long-lasting, usually up to 15 years
12. It holds severely cracked teeth together

Costa Rica is recognized for its dental procedures and high-quality dental treatments. If you are looking for a specialized dentist for dental crowns in Costa Rica, contact Sonria Dental Clinic. We provide a dental experience like no other. This is why we have been ranked as #1 by The Costa Rica Dental Tourism Guide.

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