Dental Crowns (Part 3)
Allow me to discuss this week the materials dentists use to make dental crowns.
Crowns can be made of metal such as gold or stainless steel. There are crowns as well as ceramic or composite resin which are really dental concrete.
Most crowns are made of inert material that’s strong enough to withstand a person’s
bite force while remaining safe.
A patient can choose a material to be used to make a crown otherwise, the dentist can make
a recommendation.
The crown can be temporary or permanent. A temporary crown can be made of stainless
steel or acrylic-based plastic to provide tooth support until a permanent crown is created.
Meanwhile, a permanent crown is made inside a dental laboratory and could be
manufactured using several possible materials such as stainless steel, composite resin, ceramic, and porcelain, among others.
Metal crowns are permanent and are typically made from platinum or gold. They are not supposed
to be expensive given the fact that it takes a small amount of gold or platinum to create a crown.
Other crown materials include base metal alloys such as nickel-chromium or cobalt-chromium.
The said metals are known for their toughness and endurance against long-term chewing and biting.
Next week we will continue with other materials considered by dentists when creating dental crowns.