The porcelain crowns are used to replicate the look of natural teeth enamel which also provides resilience and desirable strength. Porcelain crowns are considered as the best choice when recreating the function and form of a destroyed tooth because the crown will replace the external portion of a particular tooth down to the gum level. The advantage of crowns are not limited to just the replacement of the original tooth, but will also give a much better aesthetic appearance to your face.

To re-establish the position of the tooth, the porcelain crowns are replaced from the exterior portion to create a natural appearance. If the tooth decay has damaged most of your original tooth or when there is a case of severe enamel erosion, then crowns will be the only choice of treatment. People who clench or grind their teeth so much will also have to choose the treatment with crowns as their tooth structure will be compromised very soon.

Even though the porcelain crowns cannot replicate the original tooth in function, but they can make a good appearance just like the original ones or even better. For cosmetic reasons the patients select a porcelain veneer, they would cover up the front tooth which has some aesthetic flaw. The thickness is more for a porcelain crown than a veneer and that adds up to the list of advantages it has. It is always recommended to consult a doctor before using the porcelain crown for cosmetic reasons.

Crowns are secured and situated inside the mouth in a normal fashion, using a resin which is light sensitive placed between the crown and the original tooth. A special curing light is used afterwards to harden that resin. Porcelain crowns require laboratory time for the creation and the time of manufacture will vary according to the laboratory and the distance from your dentist. Some people might experience sensitivity to cold and hot temperatures when the crowns are attached.

Consultation:

The crowns can be selected for cosmetic or necessity reasons. The initial step is to make an appointment with your dentist no matter what the case. The dentist will be examining your teeth in a few minutes and will sometimes recommend you to wear a crown. In other cases, when the issues are not very obvious, you will have to express your concerns and discuss your smile goals with your dentist so that he will know the facts related to the problems.

Maintenance:

Maintaining porcelain crown is not a very difficult task besides it is very simple. Regular flossing and routine brushing with non-abrasive fluoride toothpaste will be required just like the original tooth. After attaching the crowns, follow-up appointments will be scheduled to check if everything is okay. This would help the dentist to evaluate and review the work and can also see the reaction of your mouth to the porcelain crowns. Please make sure you make a follow-up appointment for the checkup even if you think the crowns are successful as they can affect your oral health if not treated properly.