Porcelain Crowns
 

Porcelain Crowns

Tri Valley LVI Dentists

The most common crown restoration placed today utilizes a metal lining covered with porcelain. These types of restorations are not as natural in appearance because light is not able to pass through porcelain-metal crowns as it does with a natural tooth. The result is an opaque or flat-looking tooth. Often, these types of traditional crowns leave a dark or gray line next to the gum line. We are proud to offer a natural looking alternative: all-ceramic, non-metal crowns! With these newer restorations you will notice the life-like appearance that mimics natural teeth and does not produce the black gum line so common with porcelain-metal crowns.

You might be a candidate for a dental crown for a variety of reasons. They can be used to restore a tooth to its original shape, to strengthen, or to improve the cosmetic appearance of a tooth. We are ready to help you explore all your options and achieve the smile you have always dreamed of.

Reasons for crowns:

  • Broken or fractured teeth.
  • Cosmetic enhancement.
  • Decayed teeth.
  • Fractured fillings.
  • Large fillings.
  • Tooth has a root canal.