Porcelain Fused to Metal

Porcelain fused to metal combines the strength of metal with the aesthetics of porcelain, making them a widely used option for back teeth where strength is crucial:

• Offers both durability and a natural look.

• Proven reliability with over 50 years of successful use.

• Relatively Economical

. PFM crowns are a great option for back teeth due to their strength, but over time, they may develop a visible grey line at the gum margins from the underlying metal, making them less ideal for front teeth.

All-Porcelain Crowns

All-Porcelain Crowns are entirely made of porcelain, offering a highly aesthetic and natural-looking solution, especially for front teeth.

Advantages:

• Natural look, matching surrounding teeth in shape, size, and color.

• Ideal for front teeth restorations.

• Biocompatible and metal-free, making them a non-toxic option.

Disadvantages:

• Less durable than metal crowns, requiring careful maintenance.

• It’s not ideal for those with bruxism (teeth grinding).

• Generally more expensive than metal-based crowns.

Zirconia crowns     

Combine the strength of metal with the aesthetics of porcelain. – very  popular now-a-days

• Material: Made from zirconium dioxide, known for its strength and durability.

• Strength and Durability: Extremely sturdy and resistant to wear and tear.

• Aesthetics: Excellent, but opaque, does not transmit light, suitable for masking dark or discolored teeth.

  

• Biocompatibility: Metal-free, suitable for patients with metal allergies.

• Preparation: Requires slightly more tooth reduction compared to E-max crowns due to its strength and opacity.

E-Max crowns

E-Max crowns are the latest, offering a more life like appearance

• made from lithium disilicate, known for being light, thin, and highly aesthetic.

• Material: Made from lithium disilicate ceramic known for strength and aesthetics.

• Strength and Durability: Strong and fracture-resistant, comparable to natural teeth. Suitable for both front and back teeth but great for front teeth.

• Preparation: Requires minimal tooth structure removal during preparation, preserving natural tooth.

E-max Crowns Vs Zirconia Crowns

Dental Veneers

Created in Cosmetic Procedures. A veneer can reverse years of stains caused by foods, caffeine, and tobacco use in just two or three dental visits.

Special thin laminates, called veneers, can often correct discolored, worn-down, cracked, and chipped teeth. Veneers can also be used to close unsightly gaps between teeth. Stronger types of veneers made of porcelain typically last longer because they are bonded to the tooth.

An impression of the tooth must be made and a veneer molded by a lab technician. Because veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, they are permanent and non-reversible.

The process involves buffing the tooth, removing an extremely thin layer of the tooth to allow for the thickness of the veneer, an impression of the tooth, and final bonding of the veneer to the tooth with special cement. A special light is used to complete the process.

Crowns vs. Veneers

Crowns: More durable, cover entire tooth, ideal for damaged teeth needing strength and protection.

Veneers: Less durable, cover front surface only, best for cosmetic improvements.

Dental Veneers: A Simple Path to a Perfect Smile

Dental veneers are ultra-thin, made of porcelain, ceramic, or composite resin material. They are tooth-colored shells that cover the front surface of teeth, enhancing their appearance.. This minimally invasive procedure requires only slight tooth structure removal for a perfect fit. Veneers normally are required to treat :

• Discoloration

• Worn down teeth

• Chipped or broken teeth

• Misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped teeth

• Gaps between teeth

Porcelain veneers only require light shaving on the front of each tooth. These products are mainly used to fix minor issues with natural teeth. around 0.5 mm (millimeter) of enamel cover is removed from the tooth surface

Types of Veneers

 Zirconia Veneers:

• made from durable zirconium dioxide, ideal for long-lasting results.

• Mimics natural enamel with lifelike translucency, offering a vibrant, natural look.

• Requires minimal tooth preparation, preserving more of the natural tooth.

• Highly resistant to fractures, stains, and wear—perfect for those with bruxism or severe discoloration.

• With proper care, they can last over 15 years, providing enduring beauty and strength.

E-Max Veneers: Unmatched Aesthetics and Strength

• crafted from lithium disilicate, known for its superior translucency and durability.

• Ideal for enhancing front teeth, offering a lifelike, natural look with excellent light reflection.

• Highly resistant to stains and discoloration, ensuring a bright smile over time.

• Requires minimal tooth reduction, preserving the natural tooth structure.

• With proper care, they can last 10-15 years, combining elegance with resilience.

Composite Veneers:  requires less prep work on the natural teeth and a patient can walk out with them on the same day.

• Made from composite resin applied directly to teeth.

• Less expensive than porcelain veneers.

• Can be completed in one visit.

• Less durable and more prone to staining than porcelain veneers.

Porcelain Veneers / Laminates)

Porcelain veneers are the most popular type of veneers made from a thin layer of porcelain bonded to the front of your teeth. Porcelain veneers only require light shaving on the front of each tooth.

• • Requires minimal enamel removal (~0.5 mm).

  • Ideal for correcting minor cosmetic issues.

  • Highly durable and can last many years.

  • Resistant to staining with a natural-looking finish.

Zirconia veneers, while not as thin, provide greater strength, which is suitable for patients with enamel wear. The high translucency of E-max allows light to pass through the material, creating depth and natural shine, making it the preferred choice for restoration of the front teeth.

When is a dental crown required?

• Restore a decayed, weak tooth

• Protect a cracked tooth from further damage.

• Following root canal therapy to reinforce its structure.

• Mend a broken tooth and restore its functionality.

• Enhance the aesthetic appeal of your smile.

• Correct misalignment issues in your mouth.

Cover and complete a dental implant for a seamless appearance.

How Long Does a Crown Last?

Crowns are designed to restore strength, durability, and aesthetics to damaged teeth, aiding in speech and even the distribution of chewing forces.

• Average Lifespan: Crowns typically last around 15 years or more.

• Long-Term Durability: With good oral hygiene and care, they can last for decades.

• E-max – a very strong, full porcelain material with superior aesthetics & relatively thin, thus less damage to the underlying tooth

• Porcelain-fused-to-metal – an average-strength porcelain with decent aesthetics and a metal substructure to give added support

• Gold – very strong in thin section thus minimally invasive for the underlying tooth

• E-max Crowns: Preferred for superior aesthetics, translucency, and versatility; more suitable for front teeth.

• Zirconia Crowns: Excel in strength, durability, and opacity, making them more suitable for posterior teeth and situations requiring masking of tooth discoloration.

E-max crowns are ideal for achieving natural-looking results with minimal tooth preparation, while zirconia crowns are better suited for cases where durability and masking of underlying tooth color are priorities.