A crown is a type of dental restoration that covers your tooth to help return it to its normal shape and size. The correct crown will improve the appearance of your smile and strengthen your teeth. A crown can also restore teeth, attach bridges, cover dental implants, protect fractured teeth, cover badly shaped or discolored teeth, and improve the way your bite fits together. Crowns can be made from various materials. Each has its own advantages and associated costs.
Quick Comparison
| Options |
Features |
Ideal For
Patients Who |
Rating |
| All-Porcelain Crowns |
no dark lines
promotes healthier teeth and gums
color matched to surrounding teeth
reflects light
extremely durable
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want the most natural-looking teeth
have metal sensitivities
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| Precious Crowns |
healthier for gums
reduces plaque and harmful bacteria
will not tarnish or corrode the oral cavity
|
want natural-looking teeth
are periodontal patients
|
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| Semi-Precious Crowns |
looks more natural than non-precious crowns
typically lasts longer than metals used in non-precious crowns
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are looking for a more affordable alternative to precious or porcelain crowns
|
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| Non-Precious Crowns |
metal can cause dark lines around the gum tissue
metal colors do not mimic natural teeth
some patients have experienced an allergic reaction to base alloy metals, causing chronic inflammation
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are looking for the most economical option |
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