A crown is a dental restoration that completely surrounds a damaged tooth or dental implant. Dental crowns are generally fixed to the remaining tooth structure or titanium post using traditional dental cement. Over the years, a large variety of materials have been utilized for dental crowns. Some were hits and some were misses. You may be wondering, right here and right now, what is your ultimate option? The answers to questions such as these are often individual and subjective. Vernon Hills cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent A. Engelberg, will tell you about one of your options: zirconia crowns.
The Good News About Zirconia
First and foremost, Zirconia distinguishes itself with unprecedented strength. Obviously, this is a major pro when considering a dental restoration. Your teeth go through a lot of wear and tear, and no one wants to go through the trouble of receiving a lovely, aesthetically pleasing dental crown only to have it crack within months. Made from an oxide of a metal, the look of zirconia gives it the reputation of being “metal-free” even if it technically is not. Zirconia can be color-matched and polished or glazed to give a natural, translucent, tooth-like appearance when it is layered with porcelain.
Disadvantages of Zirconia
The reason you want to have an experienced cosmetic dentist on your side is that simply requesting a “zirconia crown” might not get you results like the above-mentioned. Many dental laboratories have a vested interest in marketing something calling monolithic zirconia crowns which are relatively inexpensive, easy to adhere, and strong. Sounds like a winner, right? Unfortunately, monolithic zirconia crowns are often thought to have a very fake, opaque, dull look. They are also difficult to remove if you change your mind or aren’t happy with the results. These particular crowns can also result in wear on the opposite teeth, over time. Layered crowns that impart the benefits of both zirconia and porcelain are beautiful, but your Vernon Hills cosmetic dentist has had to replace more than a few when the porcelain cracks. Discussing your options with Dr. Engelberg will help you decide if zirconia should be a part of your dental restoration plan.
Vernon Hills Cosmetic Dentist Provides Dental Crowns
Your cosmetic dentist in Vernon Hills offers cosmetic procedures that can help with a number of dental procedures, including teeth whitening and porcelain veneers. You can reach our 60061 dentist office at 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.
