Including metal or porcelain.
Porcelain caps for front teeth.
Unfortunately dental schools emphasize the use of porcelain fused to metal crowns and that s the only crown many dentists know how to do for front teeth.
They won t chip as easily as all porcelain crowns.
However more wearing to the opposing teeth occurs with this crown type compared.
The best option for front teeth restorations.
They re often made from porcelain or resin composite materials and are.
However the main disadvantages of porcelain crowns are.
Or you might have crowns on your front teeth that were specifically designed to match your other teeth.
Porcelain or ceramic crowns provide the best and most natural look.
Porcelain fused to metal crowns are very strong thanks to their metal base.
Dental veneers are thin tooth colored shells that are attached to the front surface of teeth to improve their appearance.
But porcelain fused to metal crowns for front teeth look opaque unnatural and tend to develop a dark line at the gumline after a few years.
That means no metal is used so they are toxic free.
That makes them a good choice for the front teeth.
They are not as strong as metal crowns.
A crown is basically a cap for a damaged tooth.