Metal Crowns vs. Porcelain Dental Crowns
Introduction There are many alternatives available for patients who require dental crowns . Metal and porcelain crowns are two of the most popular options (often with a porcelain overlay fused to the metal). One of these crown designs can be the best choice for a patient, depending on their situation. Metal crowns The advantage of metal crowns is their incredibly high strength. They can be created from different metal alloys or stainless steel. They aren't used as frequently as they once were, though, because the color of a patient's natural teeth cannot be matched. For molars that are located very far back in the mouth, metal crowns are nevertheless more often used. They are less prone to breaking due to biting or chewing than porcelain crowns and take longer to wear down. The majority of metal alloys used for crowns are highly corrosion-resistant. Crowns produced by fusing porcelain with metal are a popular substitute for all-metal crowns. With these dental crowns, a patien...