When it comes to your teeth, no one wants them to look bad or, more importantly, experience pain from issues with them. You may be wondering whether you would benefit most from a crown or an implant. They sometimes are used to treat similar problems but are very different procedures. Check out dental implants vs. crowns for yourself and see which solution is right for you.
Dentists use crowns to place a tooth-shaped cap on top of an existing tooth. Crowns are cemented in place and encase the tooth above the gum line. There are several reasons a dentist will use a crown, including:
Dentists use crowns when the damage does not call for an implant but requires more than a filling.
There are several types of crowns available. Your dentist will decide what type of crown is best for your needs.
Stainless Steel Crowns – Stainless steel crowns are usually used on permanent teeth as a temporary crown until a permanent one from some other material. However, children commonly get stainless steel crowns. Crowns will naturally come out when they lose their baby teeth.
Metal Crowns – Alloys like high content gold or platinum made into crowns typically hold up to chewing and last longer than some crowns that wear down over time. Metal crowns seldom break or chip, but their color and the price of gold often make them less desirable.
Porcelain -Fused-to-Metal Crowns – Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns matched to the color of the rest of your teeth look the most natural. They can chip or break off. These crowns are considered a good choice for front teeth or back teeth.
All-Resin Crowns – The least expensive crown is the all-resin crown. Unfortunately, these crowns break down over time and are prone to fractures.
All-Ceramic and All-Porcelain Crowns – Crowns made out of ceramic and porcelain are good options for people allergic to metals. They also look good and are great for front and back teeth.
Dental implants are long-lasting and have a screw that is embedded directly in your jaw. The implant is the foundation where new custom-made tooth replacements are installed. These titanium dental crowns feel and look like your natural teeth. They can replace a single tooth or all 28 teeth.
You can wear them without worrying about eating or talking and them coming loose. The screw-like posts replace and do what the roots used to do. Dentists use dental implants for a variety of reasons, including:
Dental implant benefits last many years if properly cared for and do not have to be taken out daily and cleaned like dentures. They are more durable over a longer time than crowns making them a better choice for many people.
There are two types of dental implants. The first one is the endosteal implants, and the dentist places them on the jawbone. The second type of dental implant is called a subperiosteal implant.
The dentist places it under the gum. Sometimes it is placed on or above the jawbone, which provides an option for patients who do not have a healthy jawbone and do not want to have a bone augmentation to rebuild it.
There are many good reasons to choose both depending on your situation and the recommendations of your dentists.
Both dental implants and crowns add value to the lives of those who need them. However, it may be hard to know which to choose. If you are undecided, you should talk to the professionals at Atlantic Dental Group who can help you decide if a dental implant or just a crown is best for your teeth’ situation. After visiting with our dentists, you will have a better understanding of both solutions and be able to choose what is best for your teeth.
If the cost of dental implants is a problem, be sure to contact us as soon as you can so we can help you figure out your insurance and any other options available to you.
Your teeth not only affect your self-esteem but your health. If you have cracked, missing, or painful teeth, you need to see a dentist to find out how to restore them to protect your health. Whether you need a crown or a dental implant, you need to see a dentist as soon as possible and get the care your teeth need.
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