Dental Crowns
Providing Lexington, KY With the Best in Dental Crowns
Dental crowns provide patients with more durable, long-lasting results. Used for both restorative and cosmetic dental purposes, crowns can be made from a variety of material to suit a diverse range of needs. At Alumni Dental Center, we offer our patients high-quality and natural-looking porcelain crowns, as well as the incredible strength of zirconia crowns. Give us a call today to schedule a consultation and find out how a dental crown procedure can revitalize your smile.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Crowns?
While veneers are a great option for those desiring a specific cosmetic result with minimal preparation, dental crowns involve shaving down the teeth and placing a custom-fabricated ‘cap’ over top of these natural teeth. Though crowns are a more invasive process, they provide the longest-lasting results and the highest strength and durability thanks to greater thickness. Veneers work well for cosmetic procedures, but crowns can help in the case of more complex restorative procedures.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Crowns?
While veneers are a great option for those desiring a specific cosmetic result with minimal preparation, dental crowns involve shaving down the teeth and placing a custom-fabricated ‘cap’ over top of these natural teeth. Though crowns are a more invasive process, they provide the longest-lasting results and the highest strength and durability thanks to greater thickness. Veneers work well for cosmetic procedures, but crowns can help in the case of more complex restorative procedures.
Restorative Uses for Dental Crowns
While crowns can be used to simply improve the appearance of one or multiple teeth, their unique strength and coverage of the entire tooth allow for a variety of restorative dental purposes. In the event that a tooth is cracked or chipped, for instance, crowns often make for a perfect solution. Additionally, crowns can be used to replace old fillings and protect teeth following a root canal procedure. Many scenarios in which the strength of a tooth has been compromised can be remedied by a dental crown procedure.
Our Advanced Technology
Alumni Dental Center uses comprehensive 3D scanning technology to make dental crown procedures a more efficient and accurate process. These scans allow us to fabricate beautiful, tooth-colored crowns tailored precisely for your dental needs, while saving you time in the office and providing enhanced comfort.
Types of Dental Crowns
Like veneers, dental crowns come in a range of materials. These materials can include composite resin and metals like gold and silver. Alumni Dental offers our patients two of the highest-quality options available, porcelain and zirconia. Both of these materials create beautiful, natural results which last for many years with proper care– even as long as the rest of your life! Porcelain crowns are a more traditional, affordable choice, whereas zirconia crowns are more expensive but significantly more durable. The unique hardness of zirconia results in stronger crowns than most other options available.
How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?
With the right dental hygiene and care, dental crowns can last for a very long time before any maintenance or replacement is necessary. The lifespan of crowns is dependent on a variety of factors, but in some cases a well-maintained crown can last for multiple decades. You can typically expect a crown to last 15 to 20 years before replacement is necessary.
How Much Do Dental Crowns Cost?
While crowns are typically more expensive than veneers, the strength and durability of crowns as well as their restorative properties make them a worthwhile investment for those looking to protect, seal, and maintain the overall health of their smile. Porcelain crowns, which are already a high-quality option, are generally cheaper than zirconia crowns, as zirconia is several times as strong as porcelain and provide longer-lasting results. Alumni Dental is committed to helping you understand your dental benefits, and while crowns may be considered a cosmetic procedure depending on the circumstances, we’ll work to ensure you get the coverage that you’re entitled to.
Our Advanced Technology
Alumni Dental Center uses comprehensive 3D scanning technology to make dental crown procedures a more efficient and accurate process. These scans allow us to fabricate beautiful, tooth-colored crowns tailored precisely for your dental needs, while saving you time in the office and providing enhanced comfort.
Types of Dental Crowns
Like veneers, dental crowns come in a range of materials. These materials can include composite resin and metals like gold and silver. Alumni Dental offers our patients two of the highest-quality options available, porcelain and zirconia. Both of these materials create beautiful, natural results which last for many years with proper care– even as long as the rest of your life! Porcelain crowns are a more traditional, affordable choice, whereas zirconia crowns are more expensive but significantly more durable. The unique hardness of zirconia results in stronger crowns than most other options available.
How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?
With the right dental hygiene and care, dental crowns can last for a very long time before any maintenance or replacement is necessary. The lifespan of crowns is dependent on a variety of factors, but in some cases a well-maintained crown can last for multiple decades. You can typically expect a crown to last 15 to 20 years before replacement is necessary.
How Much Do Dental Crowns Cost?
While crowns are typically more expensive than veneers, the strength and durability of crowns as well as their restorative properties make them a worthwhile investment for those looking to protect, seal, and maintain the overall health of their smile. Porcelain crowns, which are already a high-quality option, are generally cheaper than zirconia crowns, as zirconia is several times as strong as porcelain and provide longer-lasting results. Alumni Dental is committed to helping you understand your dental benefits, and while crowns may be considered a cosmetic procedure depending on the circumstances, we’ll work to ensure you get the coverage that you’re entitled to.
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