All-Ceramic Dental Crowns Washington DC
All ceramic crowns are made purely from ceramic and no other material. This is in contrast to other types of crowns such as the porcelain fused to metal variety and gold crowns.
The defining feature of these crowns is that they are made from a translucent material which is attractive to look at and blends in well with the rest of your teeth. This means a top quality crown which will last for many years. The majority of all ceramic crowns are produced using computer technology, e.g. CAD/CAM technology which is based upon 3D design.
Do You Need a Replacement Tooth Crown?
- Call us at DC Pearls Dental Boutique Phone Number 202-750-8718 or schedule an appointment with our office
- Complete our new patient paperwork - please include your complete dental insurance to avoid canceled or delayed appt
- Email us any dental X-ray that has been taken from your teeth in the past 12 months - email us at [email protected]
Advantages of All-Ceramic Crowns
These crowns are ideally suited to people who have minimal space within their mouth for a crown or prefer something which has a natural appearance.
They are made from a thinner material which results in a lighter crown. Plus the material used is ‘bio-compatible’ which is kind to natural gum tissue and enables it to grow back alongside the crown.
There is no risk of an allergic reaction or sensitivity to hot or cold foods.
Disadvantages of All-Ceramic Crowns
There appears to be a trade off between aesthetics and strength: this type of crown is lifelike and pleasant to look at but there is a downside. It is less durable than other types of crowns which mean it is more prone to cracking or breaking.