Ask the Dental Experts
Our philosophy is to help our patients achieve and maintain exceptional dental health. We work hard to make sure that our level of care is deserving of our patients’ respect and confidence. Our tradition of preventive dentistry is the basis for all service and care in our practice. We welcome all questions and comments regarding dentistry in the hope that we increase your dental "IQ" and help you make better dental health decisions.Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Gold or Porcelain Crowns?
Q: Which is more durable---A crown made of porcelain or one of gold? Are there other advantages of one type over the other? When appearance is not a consideration (for instance in a back tooth) which would you recommend and why?
Answer: The most durable crown is a solid gold crown for the back teeth. However in today's society, people no longer like the looks of gold in their mouth, so the next best option is a porcelain fused to metal crown for the posterior area. When placing a crown in the posterior area, one needs durablity and strength since we use these chewing surfaces daily in our lives. The more anterior you go in the mouth (towards the front of the mouth), we, at the Medical Center Dental Group, place all porcelain crowns. The all porcelain crowns are an ideal choice for improving your smile. When these crowns are bonded to the teeth, they are virtually undetectable and resistant to coffee, tea, or even cigarette stains. For strength and appearance, their resemblance to healthy, white tooth enamel is unsurpassed by other restorative options.
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