PORCELAIN CROWNS - BURNABY, BC
One of the strongest and most aesthetic dental restorations
What are Crowns or Dental Caps?
A crown (or a cap) is a covering that encases the tooth surface by 360 degrees, restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure to prevent fractures in future.
Reasons why you may need a crown:
- Tooth has or needs a root canal
- Broken or fractured tooth
- Cosmetic enhancement
- Decayed tooth
- Fractured filling
- Large filling which is vulnerable to break
- Old crown which has a cavity or is causing gum irritation
Different types of crown materials are:
- Zirconia
- Porcelain
- Gold crowns
Emax Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain (tooth-coloured) crowns are the most popular choice of patients at Norburn Dental Centre.
It's important to remember that not all porcelain crowns are made equal. We use Emax material which is the “Cadillac” of porcelain crowns.
Advantages of Emax Porcelain Crowns
- They are the most life-like replacement for your teeth shape and colour.
- They can be bonded to your teeth meaning the chances of them getting loose or coming off are very low.
- Emax crowns are made by CAD-CAM computers. This ensures the highest accuracy and fit.
- The strength of Emax Crowns is similar to Enamel. This means your new Crown won’t damage or crack the underlying or the opposing tooth. This is a major concern with Zirconia crowns.
You may be wondering if Emax crowns are expensive. You'd be surprised to know that at Norburn Dental Centre, they actually cost less than other options like Zirconia or Gold Crowns.
Book your appointment today for a consult with Dr. Davé to see if you can get an Emax Crown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dental Crowns can be made from
a. Gold or Cast metal
b. Porcelain
c. Porcelain fused to Cast Metal
d. Zirconia.
Each material have their pros and cons. Dr. Davé always discuss these options along with pros and cons with his patients before the appointment.
If your tooth needs structural reinforcement to make it strong enough to withstand forces from biting and grinding forces, you may be recommended a crown.
Depending on the material chosen, all crowns have a certain thickness to provide sufficient strength against biting forces. The tooth is shaved down enough to compensate for the thickness of the material.
This results in the tooth with a crown not looking bulky but the same size as it was prior to getting the crown. Depending on the material, the reduction of the tooth can be as little as 0.5 mm to at the most 1 mm on the sides and 1-2 mm on the biting surface.
Yes, absolutely. With newer materials like Lithium Disilicate or Emax crowns, they can be safely used on the back molars. It's important that the tooth is prepared properly with smooth surfaces and proper reduction. Dr. Davé routinely does porcelain crowns on the molars.
Porcelain veneers are shells of porcelain which are glued to the outer surface of the tooth. They are mostly used to improve esthetics and smile by correcting the shape and colour of the teeth and by closing the gaps in between the front teeth.
Crowns are used to cover the tooth 360 degrees to reinforce the strength of the tooth. Crowns also improve the esthetics by changing the shape and color of the teeth but they need more teeth preparation compared to veneers.
START WITH A CONSULTATION
Preserve the health of your smile and schedule a free consultation with Dr. Davé today!
