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The many uses of dental crowns

Dental crowns are tooth shaped caps that help in restoring an existing projection to its original size and shape and also help in enhancing its look. Crowns are utilized in restoring broken teeth, supporting large fillings if there is not much tooth remaining, securing weak teeth from getting fractured, restoring fractured teeth, or covering discolored teeth. The types of dental crowns: All Metal Crowns- these are one of the most popular dental crowns which are created out of gold and are longer lasting and compatible. Other types of metals can also be utilized for making dental crowns. Metal crowns fused with porcelain – These crowns are commonly and widely used especially with patients who don’t want gold in their mouths. Teeth Crowns created purely out of porcelain- porcelain crowns have no metal and depending on the kind of crown used they can either be bonded or cemented to the tooth. They are opalescent and look aesthetically pleasing. How to take care of your d...