Amelia Grant

Today if people have a missing tooth, it is not a problem to replace them. The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network survey showed that 66.1% of patients had at least one cracked molar, 46.2% of patients had more than one cracked molar and 10% of patients had a symptomatic cracked molar. People who have cracked or broken teeth should decide what to do because neglecting this problem can cause many problems, such as pain when chewing, sensitivity, random time pain, swelling, etc. In this article, we want to introduce you to the different types of dental crowns. 

1. Metal

These dental crowns are a good option for people who have lost their out-of-sight teeth. They can be created with different metals like palladium, gold, etc. Their main advantage is that they are very strong and rarely are chipped or broken. But metal crowns are not so popular because of their color and aesthetic. Here are the advantages of metal crowns: 

- Serve for a long time with proper care 

- Require a very little amount of trimming of the tooth

- They are very durable

- A good variant for people who like who have strong chewing habits

2. Porcelain crowns

This type of crown is widely used, dentists like them because of its benefits and functionality. They look fantastic in each mouth and give the most effective visual results. Many of the benefits of porcelain crowns include:

- Porcelain crowns are affordable

- Porcelain crowns are biocompatible and completely safe

- Superior strength

- They fit perfectly

- You can care for porcelain crowns just like your teeth

- Porcelain crowns protect your tooth

- Improved oral functionality

- Porcelain crowns are stain-resistant

3. Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns

Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns are similar to metal crowns, but they are a little bit more aesthetic. They are as durable as metal crowns. Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns are a good choice for people who need to repair a back tooth. This what you can benefit from having porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns:

- They are strong and durable

- They look like natural teeth

- They have a success rate in the long term

4. Ceramic crowns 

Ceramic crowns are one of the most progressive alternatives of how to restore teeth. They are similar to porcelain crowns, but they do not have metal. This is a good option to repair any tooth, because they do not stand out from their dentition. Some of the benefits of ceramic crowns include:

- Restoration is possible without removal

- A high degree of stability 

- Non-metal basement

- Hypoallergenic materials

- Have a success rate in the long term

5. Zirconia crowns

Zirconia crowns are made from zirconium dioxide, a type of metal that is related to titanium but is categorized as a type of ceramic crown. This type of crown has been used since the early 2000s and since that time it has grown in popularity among professional dentists worldwide. They have many benefits such as:

- Very high strength and durability

- Good stain resistance

- Hypoallergenic materials

- Looks like a natural tooth

- Easily modified

- Fits perfectly

- Temperature resistance 

The bottom line

All in all, you have a little more information about dental crowns and now if you have problems, such as a cracked, broken tooth, you should schedule an appointment with your dentist and choose the best option of a dental crown for you. Dental crowns cost in general from $500 to $2000 or even more depending on what type of crown you would choose. In some cases, insurance can cover about 50 percent of the bill, but it depends on the insurance type. Dental crowns are a long-term treatment and it needs proper care. Dental crown care includes:

- Avoidance of hard food 

- Daily flossing

- Brushing teeth twice a day

- Trying not to grind your teeth