Choosing the Right Crown Option with Your Albuquerque Dentist

You’re not a cookie-cutter patient, therefore, you can’t have a cookie-cutter dentist. You need to have a dentist that invites your personal participation in decisions involving your teeth because, after all, their yours. Your Albuquerque dentist not only knows this, but he also encourages it. For example, when it comes to your dental crowns, Dr. Mark Miller offers three types of restorative crowns. Each crown is designed specifically for you and will improve your overall oral hygiene. Your Albuquerque dentist has the technology and time to give you a complete smile.

Three Types of Restorations

After discussing your options, your Albuquerque dentist can outfit you with one of three crown types. During your appointment, he can discuss which option will work best for you:

• Metal. These were the original crowns before other crown restorations were available. They’re made from gold, nickel, or chromium alloys, and provide the greatest longevity since they’re less prone to chipping and denting.

           Cons: Only use these for your back teeth, as they don’t color match your remaining teeth.

• Porcelain-fused-to-metal. Also called, PFMs, these crowns have the best of both worlds: strength and beauty. The innermost layer of a PFM crown is metal. However, the outer portion is covered in a porcelain veneer material, giving a natural appearance.

           Cons: Since the outside is covered with a porcelain veneer material, it can chip and crack.

• All-porcelain. It’s the most natural-looking crown option. They’re made from dental ceramic and work especially well for front teeth. Plus, they’re great alternatives if you’re allergic to metal.

           Cons: Extreme changes in temperatures can cause these to crack and damage their form.

Talk to Your Albuquerque Dentist about Crown Restoration

You new dental crowns await you at Snow Park Dental. By offering different options, you can decide which crown best suits your needs and lifestyle. Contact us today to schedule an appointment at (505) 596-4479. You can also visit our website to view our smile gallery, print patient forms, and read our reviews from loyal clients. We look forward to treating patients from Rio Rancho, Corrales, Edgewood, Tijeras, Los Lunas, and surrounding communities.

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