DENTAL CROWNS
Face Lift Dentistry ® goes beyond a smile makeover
to maximize the patient’s entire face.
Dental crowns are made of different materials and known by many names: porcelain crowns, porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns, porcelain caps, ceramic caps, gold crowns, ceramic crowns, Lava Crowns, Procera crowns, etc. A dental crown is the only restoration that adds strength to the tooth because they completely surround the tooth structure. There are some claims about Cerec or other porcelain fillings adding strength by bonding the tooth together; but it is important to note that the dental bond breaks down over time from chewing pressures and exposure to eating hot and cold foods. Crowning a tooth usually requires grinding down part of the tooth, but the dentist can avoid unnecessary reduction with the use of magnification telescopes plus intraoral camera systems. The hand skill of the dentist is the most critical component in saving as much tooth structure as possible and still adding strength to the tooth with a dental crown.
Common Issues with Dental Crowns
Black lines near the gums with dental crowns are a common issue when the bonding technique is not meticulously executed. Black areas at the gum line can be completely avoided or eliminated with proper design of the crown, limited amount of tooth reduction, and precise finish line positioning. The dentist must also possess the advanced technical skills to integrate the crown with the tooth structure with an absolute seal that does not discolor. Hand skill is a critical component in the preparation of the tooth and meticulous attention to detail during the bonding process will make the difference between success and failure. Magnification dentistry is the best tool to aid the dentist so that he or she can avoid discoloration of the crown. Some dentists try to hide the line under the gum, but the black areas are exposed when the gums recede from the crown.
Old Decaying upper crowns with dark spaces that trap food.
Crooked lower teeth with traumatic bite and root erosion.
Ten upper and ten lower custome porcelain crowns. All porcelain
crowns have no metal, no dark lines. The latest porcelain technology
offers the most natural looking porcelain to date.
The Ultimate Dental Crowns
The ultimate level of dentistry provides natural looking porcelain crowns can last for 30 years and function just like natural teeth. Some techniques, such as bite reconstruction dentistry, use dental crowns to completely restore every tooth, balance the bite and improve the patient's ability to save their natural teeth. Face Lift Dentistry ® incorporates bite reconstruction dentistry and uses porcelain crowns and porcelain veneers to lengthen the entire face for the rest of the patient's life.