Veneers vs. Dental Crowns
Davis, CA
 Dental Implants
There are a variety of dental implant restoration options available to choose from. People who get a dental implant and want to replace their missing tooth with a natural-looking option resort to a dental crown. Dental crowns are beneficial as a dental implant restoration option, as their strategic placement allows the replacement tooth to look and feel like natural teeth.
Dental Implant Materials
Dental implants are titanium posts or screw fixtures surgically inserted into a person’s jawbone. The dental implants replace missing tooth roots and allow the placement of an artificial tooth on top of them. When the dental implant surgery is complete, patients can choose from three major implant restoration options: implant-supported bridges, crowns, and dentures.
Many people choose dental crowns to replace their missing teeth. The porcelain crowns are either screwed in or cemented in place and last for many years or sometimes a lifetime.
Dental Implant Procedure
Dental implants are a restorative procedure for people with damaged, decayed, or missing teeth. Those who require a tooth extraction due to advanced decay of teeth can choose dental implants as a convenient and long-lasting solution.
Dental Implant Placement
Dental implants are placed strategically inside the jawbone to stimulate natural gum and bone. Later on, screws allow the attachment of dental implant crowns on top of the dental implants so that the dental crowns can emerge through the gum.
Many people prefer dental crowns to cover the screws or abutment. The dental crowns are either screwed on top of the abutment or cemented in place. The cemented dental crowns look more natural and appealing. At Davis Dental Practice, our dental professionals Our doctors and our doctors help their patients choose the most suitable dental crown type.
Dental Crowns as Cosmetic Dentistry
A dental crown is needed to protect a cracked or weak tooth, restore a broken tooth, or support a tooth with a large filling and not a lot of tooth structure left to support it.
Dental crowns are created as a synthetic replacement tooth that matches the natural color and appearance of adjacent teeth. The dental crown is placed over the damaged surface of a tooth so that its cosmetic appearance is improved, and at the same time, crowns support and strengthen a cracked or broken tooth.
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are another common cosmetic dentistry option in which dentists fit custom-made shells over the front surface of a tooth. The veneers increase the appeal of a chipped, cracked, discolored, or imperfect tooth. However, dental veneers are not a restorative dentistry treatment option as it doesn’t support or strengthen the structure of a tooth, rather than improve its appearance.
Veneers vs. Dental Crowns
Veneers are only bonded to the front surface of a tooth, whereas a dental crown covers the entire tooth. Veneers and dental crowns are both used as treatment options in cosmetic dentistry, but veneers are more aesthetically pleasing than dental crowns as they are more translucent and show less gum margin. Dental crowns are thicker than dental veneers but offer a more durable and longer-lasting solution.
You can call us at (530) 756-5300 to schedule an appointment with our dental professionals, or read more about what problems veneers can correct. We are always willing to provide proper guidance and treatment plans for all of your dental needs. |
