When it comes to eating normally and speaking clearly, healthy teeth are vital. Keeping your teeth functional is key to maintaining them, and restorative dentistry helps repair your teeth to address damage, improve appearance, and preserve function.
Dental crowns are often the go-to restoration for damaged teeth. To determine which crown type is best suited to your needs, it’s helpful to understand which materials are available, how much they cost, and what it means for your budget.
Dr. Roge Jacob and Dr. Magdalena Azzarelli of Hillsdale Dental Care work to ensure that the residents of San Jose, California, have access to the best dental care possible, delivered with state-of-the-art technology. In this month’s blog, our team is taking a closer look at crowns.
Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that help manage problems caused by tooth decay and dental trauma. When these problems occur, teeth either become weaker or develop chips or fractures that affect dental function.
To manage these issues — and to hold dental bridges in place, cover discolored teeth, cover root canals, or complete a dental implant — dental crown fabrication requires an impression of your teeth. Temporary crowns are placed until the permanent ones are ready.
The results give you protection against tooth damage, along with restored function for normal chewing and speaking, that can last 15 years or longer with good oral health habits.
Dental crowns can be fabricated from an array of materials, including:
A common solution for repairing or restoring front teeth, pure porcelain crowns look very natural — but may not be as strong as other materials, so aren’t always well-suited for molars.
This common dental crown type is made by bonding porcelain to a metal base, making it more durable while preserving its natural appearance. Porcelain-to-metal crowns are a better option for restoring the high-use chew surfaces of back molars.
A strong material that can be used to restore any tooth, these natural-looking crowns are aided by computer design and can be fitted in one appointment. Zirconia crowns are a type of all-ceramic crown.
A durable choice made from gold and other metals, this type of crown may be used to restore weak or damaged back teeth (molars).
Material, size, and insurance are the biggest determining factors in the overall cost of each type of crown. Cost typically falls within these ranges:
These estimated rates cover costs without insurance, so contact your provider for more precise pricing based on your dental needs. Costs may also change over time based on market factors.
Dental restoration can be costly, but choosing the right type of crown for your needs can keep your teeth functional — and help you make a statement with your smile. If you need a crown, schedule a visit with our team at Hillsdale Dental Care in San Jose, California, today.
