Dental Crown Types and Uses

Although teeth are naturally strong and resilient, they’re not impervious to damage. Age can take a toll on your teeth, wearing down the enamel over the years. Decay can destroy tooth enamel, and dental trauma can lead to cracked or broken teeth. A tooth with structural damage has limited function for biting and chewing. Dental crowns can help counter tooth damage and make your teeth strong, healthy, and attractive again. If you live in Spokane, Washington, you can come to the office of Richard D. Weigand, DDS, for crown treatment.

Types of Dental Crowns and Their Uses

Dental crowns are hollow, tooth-shaped caps that repair teeth that have suffered severe decay or structural damage. Crowning a tooth that’s chipped, cracked, or broken will keep it safe from further damage. Your crown will be custom-made in a lab to fit over the visible part of your tooth to the gumline. It will conceal tooth damage, rebuild your tooth’s structure, and take on the brunt of biting and chewing to make your tooth useful again. 

Dr. Weigand and our team offer a variety of dental crowns to meet your restorative needs. These include:  

All-porcelain & All-Ceramic Crowns 

Porcelain and ceramic crowns are known for their pleasing, natural-looking, tooth-colored appearance. They’re strong, biocompatible, and resistant to temperature changes in your mouth to minimize tooth sensitivity. Porcelain crowns are often favored for their beauty, stain-resistant properties, and longevity. A quality porcelain crown can last up to 10 years. A porcelain crown on a front tooth will enhance your smile’s aesthetic appeal.

Zirconia Crowns

Zirconia crowns are made of zirconia oxide material, which offers strength, durability, and beauty. They can be used on front or back teeth, as they resist chipping and cracking and can easily withstand the constant pressure of biting and chewing. Zirconia crowns naturally match the color and transparency of natural teeth, blending seamlessly with your smile. 

Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) Crowns

Dr. Weigand creates crowns that benefit both materials by combining porcelain and metal. The metal core of the crown provides strength and durability, while the porcelain exterior offers beautiful esthetics. PFM crowns make good options for people who grind their teeth, as their habit won’t pose a risk to their metal-based restoration.   

Dental Crown Treatment Near Me

To learn more about dental crowns and their benefits, contact Dr. Richard Weigand in Spokane, WA, at (509) 485-8620.

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