Dental crowns have been used over many years to restore the function and beauty of damaged teeth. Cap-shaped crowns can restore your smile and help you to look better.

Your dentist might suggest that you have a crown made. Here are two things to think about: Which type of crown is best for me? It is also crucial to know how much it will cost.

This guide will help you to understand the many types of crowns for teeth and their prices.

Do I Need a Crown?

How can you decide if you will require a crown?

During your visit, your dentist will review your case to determine the best treatment options. Here are the most popular reasons to have a dental Crown:

• A tooth that has been damaged or decayed.
• To cover an implant.
• To replace a large filling.
• A tooth which is broken or cracked.
• Having had a root canal (especially for posterior or molar teeth)
• To align your bite
• To achieve a more natural smile, you can align your teeth to give it a more natural look.

How Many Visits will it take?

In most cases, you will require a custom-made tooth crown and means you will need to see your dentist several times. A dentist that does not possess a CEREC (r) or similar device may need to make the crown more than once.

Each type of dental crown is different, so you might have to do it differently. A crown generally looks like this:

• The dentist will prepare the tooth.
• Using a mold, the crown can be tailored to your specific teeth contour.
• The temporary restoration covers the tooth until the crown can be made.
• Your crown will arrive in around a week.

There are 5 Types Of Crowns

There are five kinds of crowns. The cost of crowns varies based upon the materials used and the patients’ requirements.

porcelain crowns

The porcelain crown is the most widely used type of crown, and as the name implies, they are entirely made from porcelain material.

Advantages of Porcelain Crowns

• Ceramic and porcelain are the best materials for creating crowns that look natural. They can match the color and size of your surrounding tooth.
• The best choice for front end restorations.
• The are biocompatible. They don’t contain metal and are therefore not toxic.

Zirconia Crowns

Zirconium, an innovative material, combines metal strength with porcelain crowns. Recent trends have seen the popularity of high translucent Zirconia as well as layered zirconia crowns.

Advantages of Zirconia Crowns

• They have beautiful and attractive
• They have a high level of durability and strength, which means that they are less likely to break or chip.
• Zirconia can also easily be cut in one place, making it faster. You can also send them to a laboratory.
• Zirconia Crowns can be more resistant to rusting because they are stronger.
• They are biocompatible. They are safe for use because they do not contain any metal.

Porcelain Fused To Metal Crowns

Another famous dental crown is the Porcelain-fused-to-metal crown. These crowns are strong due to their metal structure. They also look natural because they have an infused porcelain cap.

Advantages of Porcelain Fused Crowns

• They have excellent aesthetics and long-term durability
• They’ve been around over 50 year. They are reliable.
• The cost of all-porcelain Crowns is lower than

Gold crowns

Dental professionals may recommend a crown of gold for back restorations. The individual patient will determine if this is the best option. Gold crowns remain a popular option, but they aren’t as common due to their aesthetics or color.

Advantages of golden crowns

• They have a strong, durable and resistive to abuse.
• If they are well taken cared for, they will last very long
• Taking out a smaller amount of your natural teeth is more convenient
• They deteriorate very slowly, much the same as natural enamel
• This is a great option for posterior restorations and second-molars.

BruxZir® Crowns

BruxZir is a Zirconia with no porcelain overlay

Advantages of BruxZir® Crowns

• Great aesthetics. They look incredible in your mouth.
• They have the potential to be very strong, durable, and long-lasting.
• They look great on both the front and the back.

Midtown Dentistry Recommends BruxZir®

BruxZir® is the perfect material for teeth grinders and people with a small bite. You may not be able to place traditional porcelain-covered zirconia crowns or porcelain bonded to metal crowns if you have a small bite. The only alternative was to use an apparent gold crown and porcelain fused to metal crowns with a polished metal stopper on the occlusal surface or biting surface.

These options may be durable, but they are not the best for cosmetic purposes. BruxZir® crowns, on the other hand, have a natural translucency that is similar to your teeth. This means no one will know that you have any bridges or crowns. BruxZir® can be used for single crowns, bridges, or entire arches of teeth. It comes with a seven-year warranty.

This material will not cause damage to the adjacent teeth, even though it is challenging. Zirconia crowns gently interact with natural teeth. Studies have shown that there is less risk of damaging the tooth enamel by BruxZir®.

Are you a heavy-biting or grinding person who has managed to ruin conventional porcelain crowns? Perhaps you want to learn more about these solid and attractive tooth restorations. Regardless of your reason, Dr. Jonathan Penchas and any Midtown Dentistry dentists are worth speaking with to learn more.