Front Tooth Crown Metal

You might have a crown over a molar that rarely shows except when you.

Front tooth crown metal.

You can check out my previous post to learn more about strength of crowns on front teeth. It can be made from a variety of materials including metal or porcelain. As a general rule front teeth also are subjected to less pressure than molars when you chew so a durable metal isn t necessary. Once the base is prepared your dentist takes an impression of the area to create a temporary crown while the permanent crown is being crafted.

Unfortunately dental schools emphasize the use of porcelain fused to metal crowns and that s the only crown many dentists know how to do for front teeth. But porcelain fused to metal crowns for front teeth look opaque unnatural and tend to develop a dark line at the gumline after a few years. There is minimal pressure on the front teeth when compared to the molars so highly durable metal might not be necessary. One more thing metallic crowns can also be used to on the front teeth but they don t appear as beautiful as tooth colored crowns.

A crown is basically a cap for a damaged tooth. For molars your dentist might recommend a porcelain fused to metal crown but for front teeth natural colored ceramic crowns are much more popular since they don t affect the overall look of your smile.