Types of dental crowns: Which type is best for you and lasts more? Porcelain, Zirconium or E-Max?
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are caps that are placed over damaged teeth. In cases where fillings do not solve the problem, crowns are used to protect, cover and restore the shape of your teeth. Dental crowns can be made of metal, porcelain, resin and ceramic. They usually do not require any special care over time apart from regular good oral hygiene.
There are many types of dental crowns available these days giving plenty of options to dentists and patients. From all-porcelain crowns to the most advanced E-MAX, to the oldest gold crowns, there is a lot to choose from. They differ in cost, strength, aesthetics, and characteristics so you can choose the best type according to your priorities.
What makes a dental crown necessary?
For a variety of causes, such as the following:
- Preventing a tooth that is at risk of breaking due to decay or holding the tooth together if it is broken in some places.
- Repairing a tooth that has been extensively damaged or worn down.
- A tooth that has a big filling covering and supporting it, with little natural tooth remaining.
- Maintaining a dental bridge in position.
- Covering teeth that are badly stained or malformed.
- A dental implant’s covering.
- Covering a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy.
So, if you have a damaged tooth and are looking for a strong material to cover it, It’s better to go for ceramic crowns, Zirconium, or porcelain-fused-to-metal. If you care about the price and need to choose something cost-effective, go for porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconium. In case you want a prettier crown and are concerned about aesthetics, definitely go for zirconium.
- Ceramic Crowns (Porcelain Crowns)
Porcelain crowns are probably the most common and used type of dental crown. They’re extremely available, have a good lasting time and are not extremely expensive. They also are extremely natural-looking and translucent. This makes them one of the most requested types of dental crowns.
There are some advantages and disadvantages of porcelain crowns. The Porcelain crowns are long-lasting (can last for up to 15-20 years) and natural- looking. But they can crack if you eat hard foods too much.
- Zirconium Crowns
Zirconium crowns have gained popularity, during last two decades. They became the apple of the eyes of restorative dentists more affordable and effective replacement for expensive gold crowns. As other dental crowns, there are some advantages and disadvantages of zirconium crowns.
Zirconium crowns are strongest , highly shock-resistant, stain-resistant, temperature resistant dental crowns. It is easy to modify and biocompatible. According to its’ quality, the price maybe a little bit higher than other dental crowns.
- E-Max Crowns
As one of the latest inventions among dental crowns, E-max crowns are fast gaining popularity in the dental industry. They are now considered one of the most reliable digitally designed crown materials. E-max crowns are known for their aesthetic qualities such as their translucency. They are made from all-glass ceramics allowing them to look refined and natural. Overall you can expect them to blend right in with your real teeth. As, we mentioned the advantage and the main point od E-Max is accuarcy in design and superior aesthetic. As zirconium crowns dentist can replace the crowns same day. But the disadvantages of E-Max crowns are prone to chipping and minimal tooth alterations.
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