Crowns
What is a crown?
Crowns are an ideal way to strengthen weakened teeth and restore the original beauty of a tooth. The crown fits right over the remaining part of the tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape and contour of a natural tooth.
Are there different types of crown?
Crowns are made of a variety of materials depending on the need for strength or appearance and where in the mouth they will be placed:
- Gold – the strongest and longest lasting crown used when appearance is of less importance.
- Porcelain fused to metal crowns – combines excellent cosmetic appearance with strength. Used to support bridges and on back teeth.
- All ceramic cosmetic crowns e.g. Lava, Pocera are the latest and most cosmetic crowns available.
An example of old unattractive metal based crowns replaced with the latest all ceramic Lava crowns.
For examples of our past cases please visit our smile gallery. We will be delighted to advise you as to the most suitable type of crowns for your individual needs.
