Types of crowns for teeth: which is better, how much are

Modern medicine does not stand still, and today there are such technologies with which you can save even heavily affected teeth.The most popular method is the installation of special crowns.Their diversity and distinctive features make people think about the correctness of their decision.What criteria should I focus on when choosing crowns?What kind of crowns for teeth exist?We'll talk about all this further.

When prosthetics are required

The manipulation of the crowns is carried out in the following situations:

• more than half of the tooth is lost when manipulation of the depulpation was performed.In this case, the teeth become very vulnerable, since they no longer supply blood;
• abrasion resistance of enamel.In this situation, the crowns stop the process of abrasion and loss of correct bite;
• when the missing tooth is to be renewed;
• if the hue, configuration or tooth size has changed.
  

  Types of dental crowns

Prosthetic dentistry is not performed in case of increased teeth mobility.

Types of dental crowns

The variations of the devices will depend directly on the materials used:

• ceramic porcelain .Outwardly very similar to natural enamel, have the ability to reflect light, make the smile natural.The price of these devices is quite high;
• ceramic zirconium dioxide .They differ in their ability to adhere to the gum, they are strong enough, they have high light transmission capacity;
• all-metal stamped is characterized by a low price and does not require a depulpation before the intervention.The probability of allergies is quite high, the aesthetic characteristics leave much to be desired, do not firmly adhere to the tooth, do not last long;
• cast products are made by cast, characterized by increased strength, long-term operation, imitate the natural shape of the teeth.At all pluses have low aesthetic values, sometimes give allergic reactions;
• gold can be installed far from all medical institutions.Manipulations with noble metals require appropriate clearance.Excellent compatibility with the human body, the lack of allergic reactions, resistance to decomposition, tight fit.The cost of these products is expensive, the aesthetic side leaves much to be desired;
  

  Gold crown

• combined cermet .Repeat the real color of the enamel, do not change under the influence of colored food, over time, the skeleton is exposed, before manipulation it is necessary to remove nerves;
• metal-plastic .They differ in democratic value, they are quickly produced, they are an excellent temporary option.However, they are not strong enough, they change color under the influence of nutrients, after a while an unpleasant aroma arises, sometimes a part of metal is shined, it is quite difficult to choose a suitable option for a shade of teeth.

How to install the crowns

Manipulation is performed under local anesthesia, so the person does not feel anything. The procedure involves several stages, which the patient is informed of at the first consultation:

• preparation period.The stage consists in therapy of caries, depulpation, sealing;
• for the device to correctly receive its position, it is necessary to cut a little cloth, after which the crown is installed;
• production of gypsum tooth variations.The impression is given to the lab technician who makes the plaster model;
• making a crown based on a gypsum version.This procedure is quite long, so a person temporarily installs a plastic crown;
• fitting process.In this situation, the metal frame is usually measured, after which the cladding is applied;
• temporary crowns.It should be ensured that the product successfully succumbs to the mouth, this period usually takes from two weeks to a month;
  

  Ceramic-metal crowns

• permanent crown installation.If there are no contraindications and all the stages were successful, then the temporary materials are removed from the oral cavity and the crown is placed on a permanent basis.
  In this case, you can get rid of it only by cutting.

As you can see, the procedure requires not only financial resources, but also patience from the patient.However, in any case it is better to walk with beautiful teeth than without them.

Kinds of crowns on teeth: what is better

Due to the fact that prosthetics is not cheap, you need to approach this procedure with full seriousness and responsibility.In this case, not the least role is played by such criteria as quality, strength, aesthetics and value.Knowledgeable experts recommend the following types of crowns.

For the rear teeth:

• cast constructions .This is because the back teeth are not visible to others, so you can save by stopping at a cheaper option;
• gold are ideal for allergy sufferers, do not irritate;
• cermet .These products are an excellent option for those patients who do not want to "shine" foreign bodies.The frame in this case will be invisible, and the designs will look like natural;
  

  Ceramic crowns

• ceramics is great for those people who are not used to saving on one's health.It is these products that are practically not different from real teeth.However, many complain that as a result of a strong chewing load, the devices begin to break off.

For the front teeth:

• the perfect solution for the front teeth - cermet .But in the case of the lowering of the gums, the metal construction can easily be delivered;
• The most effective method of restoration of the front teeth is the prosthesis with ceramic products.This material adapts to natural enamel, and the smile looks very attractive.

How much is the crown for the tooth

The final price affects a lot of nuances. The most basic of them:

• features crowns: the better the aesthetics and quality, the higher the cost;
• the prices of a particular clinic, the experience of a specialist.Some clinics are focused on a specific wallet;
• quality and country of manufacture of used devices.For example, some clinics use cheap domestic material, while others use higher quality imported materials.Naturally, the price of these products will be slightly different;
• availability of additional procedures;
• availability of dental laboratory.Not every dental institution has its own laboratory.In this case, they conclude contracts with other organizations.Accordingly, this will affect the cost of the service.If the clinic has its own laboratory, then the price will be an order of magnitude lower.ASD10ASASD
  The cost of a crown usually bites, but, ultimately, the price itself fully justifies, given that you can earn money and have our teeth alone.
  

  Comparison of dental crowns

  Stamped crowns made of ceramics are no longer relevant and are not used in dentistry.Not always the price of the product guarantees long-term operation.Not the least role is played by the professionalism of the doctor.There are situations where people have suffered for years, suffered from an unpleasant odor from the mouth, blaming the whole procedure for prosthetics.

  However, as a result, it turns out that it is all due to poor quality processing before manipulation, when the doctor did not completely seal the channels and began to develop a pathological process.

  What you need to pay attention to

  Often, dental clinics try to save money by tricky methods.

  For prosthetics, it is worth paying attention not only to the products for installation, but also to the reputation of doctors and the medical institution in which the intervention is carried out.On how to save clinics:

  • on medical personnel with insufficient experience.Only beginning doctors, and even trainees, do not have to pay a large salary;
  • use of cheaper material in the production of crowns, for example, the domestic manufacturer.Such products do not exactly fit to the teeth, the transparency features are significantly different from natural enamel, which leads to a low aesthetic performance, cheap products have a huge risk of chipping.
    

    Ceramic crowns on the front teeth photos before and after

  What kind of crowns for teeth to pick up, the doctor recommends in each case.This takes into account the wishes and financial capabilities of the client.Someone wants to solve the problem as cheaply as possible, while someone has a priority in aesthetic data.