Benefits of all-ceramic restorations:
- No metal, highly bio-compatible
- Superior esthetic result when compared to traditional crowns
- More conservative preparations (less removal of natural tooth) and in many cases only one office visit is required
Sometimes if a tooth is damaged or is of poor quality due to a previous filling, a new ceramic reatoration could be the best choice. It provides a natural looking tooth - difficult to tell from the real thing.
The all-ceramic reatoration has many advantages over a traditional crown. Besides its high esthetic quality, the function and longevity of the restoration is excellent as well. This is an ideal restoration for clients who want to eliminate any metal in the mouth.
An "old-school" alternative to an all-ceramic restoration: A porcelain fused to metal crown (PFM)
The PFM crown consists of a metal core that has porcelain baked on to it. A PFM crown has been a typical solution even though function and costs are comparative to that of a ceramic crown. It requires removal of more tooth structure and traditionally has been used as a solution for molar teeth in those who have a "funky" bite.
Returning the Elegance of Nature's Design to the Mouth