types of dental crowns and cost; An exhaustive guide to what is a dental implant and its types including the cost involved.
A crown is a headgear worn by a monarch or a king, often made of precious metal and ornamented with gems. In dentistry, the usage of the different types of Crowns is to cover the Tooth surface with enamel exposed. Its use is when a tooth surface chips or fractures, most commonly in a dental procedure such as root canal treatment or dental implants. In addition, crowns have been known for and used to avoid any further damage to the tooth, its cost varies according to the material being used.
A dental crown can is often of different types of material such as porcelain, ceramics, metals or resin.
In about 90% of the cases, a dental crown happens after root canal treatment or a dental implant.
A dental crown is made in a specialised dental laboratory by an expert dental technician. They mean by such a material which quickly blends with the natural tooth. The crowns usually have a warranty of 5, 10 or 15 years attached to them.
Crowns after root canal treatment
Root canal treatment is a restorative procedure to protect an infected tooth from extraction by treating its roots and removing the infection. After the method completes, the process of healing starts and the tooth gets restored.
Crowns are needed after the root canal treatment to impart strength to the restored tooth. Crowns are custom-made in such a way to fit on the remaining tooth structure.
Crowns after dental implants
A procedure called a dental implant is when an artificial tooth replaces a completely missing tooth. While placing implants, the dentist drills a hole into your bone as a replacement for your root. After this, the dentist places the implant into the created socket. After it gets heels (usually months), The dentist places an abutment and a temporary cap on the top for a few months to enable complete healing.
Finally comes the role of a dental crown, which is the only visible part of the implant. The Crown gets placed on the top of the abutment. It plays a huge role in imparting strength to the implanted tooth.
Types of dental crowns:
1. Fused to metal porcelain (PFM Crowns) crowns
PFM crown is the Material of choice for many. Made up of a fusion of Metal and porcelain, These crowns look the same as your natural teeth. However, as a property, when Metal and more porcelain both fuse into each other and, in return, creates a highly durable material, fuse crowns are the way to stronger than porcelain because of the added strength.
Pros
- Cheaper than zirconia crowns
- Tooth like appearance
- The ceramic layer can chip off from the metal layer
Cost of PFM crown
The cost of PFM ranges from INR 3000 to INR 5000.
2. Zirconia Crown:
Zirconia crown has gained a lot of popularity due to its benefits, due to several factors such as
The zirconia crown is made from zirconium oxide, which has equal strength and is more robust than porcelain and other metal alloys. It is the smoothest and aesthetic looking crown.
Pros:
- The aesthetically more life-like appearance
Crowns:
- Costliest amongst all crowns.
Cost of Zirconia crown
The cost of the Zirconia crown ranges from INR 6000 to 15000.
3. Metal Crowns:
Metal crowns, made from metals such as gold, copper, and a few other non-noble and corrosion-resistant metals. Metal crowns come in different forms and colours and often provide a fracture-resistant and durable bond that is less prone to wear and tear.
Pros:
Economically cheaper amongst all types of crowns.
Cons:
They are man-made crowns and hence margins are not accurate.
Cost of PFM crown
The cost of Zirconia crown ranges from INR 2500 to 3000.
