Best Dental Crown for you ?

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Probably you need to get the crown placed over your tooth or you may already have one.
Your Dentist must have already given you options and you still wondering which can be best for you!
I will help you to decide which one would be best for your beloved tooth and you can take your own decision! :)

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Why do 'you' ah sorry 'your tooth' really need a crown? :D

A dentist might recommend placing a dental crown for common reasons such as:


  • To strengthen a tooth, specially after Root Canal Procedure
  • To improve the cosmetic appearance of a tooth
  • To cover a dental implant

Types of Dental crowns or cap 


1. Metal Alloy 


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advantages
rarely chip or break,
 last the longest in terms of wear down, and only require a small amount of tooth to be removed.
They can also withstand biting and chewing forces.
disadvantage
The metallic color is the main drawback.
Metal crowns are a good choice for out-of-sight molars.

cost : 1500–3000 INR

2. Porcelain Fused-to-Metal Crowns (PFM)


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advantages
more natural tooth color
They provide both strength (due to their metal structure) and aesthetics (due to the porcelain coat that covers the cap).
disadvantage
sometimes the metal under the crown’s porcelain cap shows through as a dark line
the crown’s porcelain portion can chip or break off
For people who clench their teeth, this type of crown may wear down more easily against the opposing teeth.

cost: 2500-8000 INR

3.zirconia crowns

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advantage
They provide great aesthetics
They are strong and long-lasting (less possibilities of chipping or breaking).
less likely to wear down due to their strength
biocompatible: as metal free crowns, they are not likely to cause allergic reactions

 disadvantage
Their strength can make the teeth they bite against wear down easily.
They could be more expensive, especially to the dentist (who may or may not transfer that cost to you)

Cost : 8000 to 15000 INR

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 Most of my patients ask me to decide which crown would suit the best for them.
We are here to give you options but you must decide what can go well with your pocket. All are great treatment options and obviously not going to do any harm. 
Best is to think of getting the best treatment and choosing wisely !


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