Porcelain restorations, including all-ceramic restorations
In order to repair or improve the appearance of a tooth, it may be necessary to remove some of the tooth and replace it with a filling, replacement crown, or a veneer. This process is called tooth restoration. Not only functional point of view, but natural looking, tooth-colored restorations are more desirable those days. Porcelain restorations, including all-ceramic restorations make your dreams come true.
What are Porcelain restorations, including all-ceramic restorations?
You may have seen people with crowns that look “fake” or that have a dark line at the gum line of the crowns. This is usually caused by the metal margin of a porcelain fused to metal (or PFM) crown. There used to be inherent cosmetic issues. With the advances in technology, pure porcelain restorations, including all-ceramic have been popular. Since metal material is not contain at all, they are effectively and esthetically used in many ways.
Example of Esthetic treatment using All porcelain restorations including all-ceramic restorations; #1 Crown
A crown is a restoration that covers, or “caps,” a tooth to restore it to its normal shape and size, strengthening and improving the appearance of a tooth. In addition to functional point of view, all porcelain crows or all ceramic crowns provide highly satisfaction in their aesthetic results.
Example of Esthetic treatment using All porcelain restorations including all-ceramic restorations; #2 Porcelain Bridges
Dental bridges involve creating a crown for the tooth or implant on either side of the missing tooth, with a pontic in between. The benefits of getting dental bridges are; reduce your risk of gum disease, help correct some bite issues and even improve your speech. All porcelain bridges are virtually as strong or stronger than their metal predecessor. And the appearance can be identical to a natural tooth, allowing light to pass through.
Key Benefits of Porcelain restorations, including all-ceramic restorations
- The wide range of color variation.
- More natural and great looking.
- The shape of the teeth can be adjusted nicely.
- Perfect for those who have metal allergy since all-ceramic restorations are not contain any metal objects.
