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Dental crowns are used to fix chipped and broken teeth. There are many options for the crown which are differentiated according to the requirement. They are more like natural teeth which are different for front and for back molars.
Here, we are going to discuss all types of dental crowns, their strength and also which are best for the molar teeth.
Meaning of Dental Crowns
Dental crowns Glenview are basically small caps that are placed over existing teeth, used to strengthen the teeth and protect them from breaking. It also helps in repairing broken teeth and covering a dental implant. They look more like natural teeth and function in the same way. They are generally implanted in the mouth in two sittings-
a. Preparation
b. Placement
This process is painless and allows it to function just after the procedure. However, all the crowns are not the same and can not be functional for both kinds of teeth- front teeth or back teeth.
There are three different types of crowns for teeth:
A. Gold (all metals)
These crowns are made from a combination of different metals like gold, chromium, nickel, and palladium. They are the strongest crowns and are durable and long-lasting. They have many benefits like-
i). enables heavy chewing forces
ii) less likely to chip or break
iii) not causing wear to the opposing tooth
Under this procedure, the less natural tooth is removed during the preparation phase but the biggest disadvantage is that its metal appearance does not look like natural teeth and some people may be allergic to metals that are used in the crowns.
B. Porcelain fused to metal (PFM)
Porcelain fused to metal is another option that combines aesthetic look, natural tooth coloured appearance with the strength of metal base but PFM is weaker as compared to metal crowns and is more prone to chipping or breaking. It requires more structure to be removed and wear down opposing teeth more quickly than other metal crowns.
C. Zirconia
It is formed from zirconium di-oxide which is related to titanium. They are durable as they don’t fracture easily like PFM crowns. Zirconia resembles natural teeth and requires less removal of tooth structure. It has reached heights with time and is more popular because of its durability, aesthetic look and has decreased the risk of allergic reactions.
After understanding all the types of crown, Dental Bridges Glenview can give the answer to the question “which one is best for molar teeth?”
The best option for molar teeth is gold crown also known as metal crowns as they wear down slowly as compared to others and can also handle the occlusal forces which back teeth experience.
The second option that can be considered is zirconia crowns as it has strength and durability. If you don’t want to have an aesthetic look, zirconia is better.
If you are still confused and want to have better consultation, you can always get an appointment with Glenview dentist and can get the best possible solution according to your requirement. So, if you are looking for a crown for molar teeth, we are there for you.
