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 Tooth-colored crowns used to
be made of porcelain and metal. But with the new technology available today,
they can be made entirely of porcelain. |
 To have enough
strength to withstand biting forces, porcelain crowns used to always be built
upon a metal core. The dark metal inside the porcelain/metal crown causes a dark
blue line to show at the edge of the crown. |
New breakthroughs in adhesives and stronger porcelain
materials now make it possible to make crowns entirely out of porcelain, which
then can be bonded to the teeth. |
All-porcelain crowns
maintain a translucency that makes them hard to tell from natural teeth. Without
metal, the problem of the dark blue line at the edge of the gums is eliminated.
This allows your dentist to place the edge of the crown above the gum line,
which is healthier for your tooth and gums. |
When you want to improve
your smile, all-porcelain crowns are a beautiful and natural-looking choice! |
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