Why Are Porcelain Crowns So Popular
Carmen D. Sanchez, DMD, is a top dentist who lends his skills and expertise to serve patients at her private practice, Comfort Dental, with two office locations in Central Falls, RI, and one in Providence, RI. She opened the doors to her private practice in 1999 because she saw the needs of the Latino people. “I want you... more
A dental crown is a prosthetic cap that's cemented over a damaged tooth to restore appearance and functionality. A well-known type of dental crown is porcelain crowns. They are considered to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing dental crowns due to their translucent color. This is why porcelain crowns are most commonly used for front tooth restoration.
A patient who has fractured or large fillings, a tooth with a root canal, or broken, fractured, or decayed teeth is an ideal candidate for porcelain crowns. Porcelain crowns are especially useful in cases where the tooth cannot be restored through fillings or other types of dental restorations. They are well suited for those individuals who have allergies to metals, however, some porcelain crowns can be fused to metal.
In certain cases, porcelain crowns can be used in children with primary teeth. They are typically used to save a tooth that cannot support a filling due to damage from decay. They can also be used to protect children’s teeth from decay.
