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One of the most versatile, cosmetic, and functional appliances used by dentists is the dental crown. Precisely shaped to fit over an individual tooth, dental crowns perform the following actions:
Natural-looking crowns provided by Dr. Brad Sievert at Westlake Family Dentistry in Lake Oswego, Oregon, are made to match your teeth’’s original color and shape. In fact, if you didn’t tell someone you had dental crowns, they would never guess that one or more of your teeth is not like the others!
Porcelain or ceramic produces the most natural-looking crowns that are biocompatible for people with metal hypersensitivities. Porcelain and ceramic crowns are durable and will last for years and require only routine oral hygiene care to maintain them.
A solid, white ceramic glaze that combines the strength of metal with a tooth-like visual appeal, zirconia crowns are gaining popularity among Lake Oswego residents because of their exceptional aesthetics and performance. In addition, a zirconia dental crown can be fitted to your tooth’s shape and size and placed in one or two appointments. Zirconia crowns may be bonded to a tooth for added protection and enhanced functionality when needed.
These dental crowns have porcelain exteriors and metallic interiors that effectively endure chewing, biting, and other stressors placed on the back or front teeth. The porcelain used to make porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns can be color-matched to the shade of your surrounding teeth.
Yellow gold has been a standard in dental crowns for decades. Gold is a biocompatible material that closely matches the wear-ability of natural enamel. It’s malleability allows it to “wear” into your bite if you tend to grind your teeth instead of fracturing. In non-esthetic areas, gold can be a great option.
The next best thing to natural teeth is natural-looking crowns that protect and restore the normal appearance of damaged or discolored teeth. Contact our dental office at (503) 386-4164 to schedule an appointment or to learn more about the benefits of dental crowns.