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Porcelain crowns are designed to replace the visible portion of the tooth, or the crown, to restore its function and appearance and to protect its health. Our Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist may recommend using dental crowns if you have a severely damaged or decayed tooth, if you are a candidate for a dental bridge, are using dental implants to replace one or more teeth or have a tooth that has had its roots treated.
Porcelain has a finish that closely matches natural dental enamel. It can be sculpted to match your own teeth exactly, and the color can be made to match. Porcelain is often used to manufacture dental veneers, which are used to conceal cosmetic flaws, but it can also be used to craft a natural-looking crown.
Dental crowns can be made of several different materials. Metal crowns are strong and durable, but they are also quite visible once bonded into place. Porcelain-fused-to-metal, or PFM, crowns combine the strength of metal with the beauty of porcelain, but they have some drawbacks. Many patients dislike the dark line that often develops near the gumline. Porcelain crowns are strong, durable and incredibly natural-looking and eliminate that dark line.
Contact our dental office today to learn more or to schedule your next appointment.