Porcelain Crowns in Lakewood, CA![]() A full dental crown is a customized dental cap. Some people simply refer to them simply as caps. This is because they are designed to fit around and fully encase your tooth. Besides full crowns, there are also partial crowns, these are known as dental inlays and onlays. Using the same porcelain material, these partial crowns are customized to fit only the affected area. Dental crowns can be used to:
Customized to Fit the Space and LookDental crowns are made with you in mind. We can discuss materials, shape, color and bite. Dental Crown Material OptionsDental crowns are available in a variety of materials including gold, metal, porcelain covered metal, zirconia and ceramic. Today, when we discuss porcelain crowns, we are most often referring to zirconium ceramic. Ceramic crowns are a brilliant choice in material for dental crowns, it provides a strong material that is resistant to fracture, metal free, that comes in the coloring and translucency you'd expect from enamel. This option is a significant upgrade from the porcelain material used in decades past. Shaping your CrownReplicating a tooth shape is important, and even more important is replicating the original shape with small changes to perfect the look of the tooth. This includes closing gaps, straightening and matching the neighboring teeth in length. We want the tooth to match the space and bite, with just a few small upgrades as needed. The Color and TranslucencyHaving a dental crown that hides in your mouth is ideal. We can help you have a crown that matches your teeth in color, while still maintaining the translucency you want to look natural. Your dental crown can look natural and blend with perfection. |
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