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Dr. Stickney Explains What  Dental Crowns Are Made Of

 

At Dr. Stickney's office our dental crowns are most often made of gold or porcelain.  

Traditional porcelain crowns usually are built on a gold alloy base, which fits snugly over the natural tooth.  We will choose porcelain that matches the color of your natural teeth.


Porcelain crowns usually are carefully matched in color, so they are difficult to distinguish from your natural teeth.  Many people choose porcelain crowns for their cosmetic appearance and the confidence it gives them.

New materials are now available that allow the use of "all-ceramic" crowns in most cases.  They have a beautiful life-like appearance and short-term studies support their success, with long-term trials ongoing. They are so strong they have been called ceramic steel.

Crowns also can be made of all gold.  Some people prefer not to use gold because it stands out from the other teeth in appearance.  At the same time, if the crown is on a back molar, some people feel the cosmetic issue is not a big one.  At Dr. Stickney's office we will discuss the types of materials available if we recommend a crown.

Call us at 206 728-1330 for a complete evaluation of your cosmetic needs.

Dental Crowns
In Seattle Washington and the surrounding
Bellevue - Kirkland - Edmonds - Issaquah WA areas.

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