Vernon Hills Cosmetic Dentist Explains Strength of Porcelain Dental Crowns

Red Dress Happy WomanHow is it possible to make something as delicate as porcelain so strong that it can stand up to the daily wear and tear we put our teeth through? In the past, there were complaints of cracks and fractures in porcelain crowns. Any dental porcelain restorations were not guaranteed to last for a terribly long time, especially if you didn’t take care of your teeth following the procedure. This is why many people decided to stick with metal for their back teeth so that they could endure all of that regular pressure you put them through when you chew food. Your Vernon Hill cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, will tell you more about the advances that allow him to offer patients the highest in quality dental crowns.

Pressed Porcelain

Along the road of dental innovations and research, it became clear that pressing porcelain rather than layering would result in a dramatically stronger crown. Even better was that this added strength came along with a better esthetic result as well. The material is heated until it reaches a consistency similar to honey. Crowns can then be pressed and/or sculpted into the desired shape and size by a skilled ceramist.

Top-of-the-Line

There are several materials to choose from when coming up with a plan for your personal dental crown. Pressed porcelain offers extreme translucent that will be superior to other material options. Dental crowns made from pressed porcelain can be meticulously polished to make them fit your prepared tooth like a glove. Lithium disilicate is your Vernon Hills cosmetic dentist’s material of choice. You may be familiar with the brand name of this material, IPS e.max which is manufactured by Ivoclar Vivadent. These materials keep improving all the time, leading to stronger and more attractive results for Dr. Engelberg’s patients like you.

Porcelain Veneers from Vernon Hills Dentist

If you would like to arrange a consultation for any cosmetic dental procedures, schedule an appointment with our 60061 dentist office by calling 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.