Dental crowns are dental restorations that fix different tooth issues. The crown fits over the remaining part of a tooth to make it strong and enhance the tooth's colour and shape. A dental crown gives an enhanced natural appearance that fits the remaining teeth.
At Smile Makeover Turkey, we use high-quality and top brands of dental crowns at an affordable cost than other dental clinics. You can save about 70% on getting a dental crown at our clinic.
Dental crowns are a common cosmetic dental restoration that restores your smile. A dental crown can cover imperfections, giving you your desired smile. It is a tooth-shaped overlay fitted over the tooth to cover and protect the tooth.
With advancements in dentistry, dental crowns are more natural-looking and differentiating a dental crown from natural teeth is usually difficult. You can get a dental crown for the following.
A dental crown procedure takes 2 – 3 visits. You will need a consultation with the dentist to examine your teeth and perform x-rays to determine if you need other procedures like root canal therapy or deep cleaning before the crown placement.
The next appointment will involve preparing the tooth by removing the outer tooth layer. This may result in tooth sensitivity, but the procedure isn't painful and invasive. After the tooth preparation, the dentist will take your teeth impressions, and you will wear a temporary restoration until your next visit when the permanent crown is available.
At your next visit, the dentist will remove the temporary restoration and fit the permanent crown to check if it fits your bite. If the crown fits properly, the dentist will cement it in place.
All-ceramic porcelain crowns are the most used crowns for restoring cracked and broken teeth. Unlike the metal crown and metal-ceramic crowns, all-ceramic porcelain crowns are biocompatible, transparent and more aesthetic.
Several dental crown materials are available, and certain materials are better suited for some areas in the mouth.
E.max and Zirconia crowns are made from ceramic material and are the most common.
Zirconia has different applications in dental restorations, including bridges and crowns. This material is suitable for making posterior crowns. Zirconia is non-translucent, meaning light doesn't pass through it, unlike natural teeth and porcelain materials.
Zirconia material is suitable for fixed restoration due to its optical and mechanical properties. The strength of zirconia material makes it suitable for the molar teeth, which bear more load and may not need to be aesthetically pleasing.
Monolithic zirconia crown – This zirconia crown is made exclusively from zirconia blocks using CAD/CAM technology. The material is resistant to crack and fracture and strong. However, monolithic zirconia has a low aesthetic performance because it isn't transparent.
Layered zirconia crown – layered zirconia has the strength of zirconia material with layered ceramic to make it aesthetically appealing. Good dental restorations are both strong and aesthetic.
Layered zirconia crown manufacturing starts with a full contour design before a minimal cutback of the surface. After the milling and sintering process, the zirconia is layered with ceramic. The ceramist will polish the exposed zirconia for a strong and smooth surface to prevent the wearing of the tooth. We use layered zirconia crowns for their mechanical and aesthetic advantage.
E.max crowns are all-ceramic crowns that give more aesthetic results. While E.max crowns are more aesthetically appealing, they aren't suitable for load-bearing areas like the molar teeth. E.max crowns are made with glass-based materials and are more likely to fracture under high pressure.
This material isn't suitable for bridge construction in the posterior area. E.max has a glassy structure that allows finer details when making a crown. This crown fractures because it is cut thin.
E.max crowns aren't as thick as other materials, so the fitting process requires less enamel removal.
ZirCAD Prime is the latest IPS e.max system that combines aesthetics and strength. ZirCAD allows making a crown with reduced wall thickness while preserving the tooth and giving a natural result.
This crown is suitable for both posterior and anterior restoration. It has several applications, from a single tooth crown to a 14-unit bridge.
After getting a dental crown, you need to take proper care of it to ensure it lasts long. Ensure you brush your teeth properly, twice daily. Opt for a toothpaste for sensitive teeth of your tooth with a crown or surrounding teeth that are sensitive to cold or heat.
Floss daily and wear a night guard to protect your teeth and crown if you clench or grind your teeth while sleeping.
The lifespan of a dental crown depends on how you care for it. A dental crown can last up to 15 years with proper care. You may have to replace or remove the crown at some point.
Ensure you practice good dental hygiene and attend your regular dental checks. Like your natural tooth, the tooth with a dental crown can have gum disease, so ensure your care for all your teeth.
The cost of dental crowns will depend on the type of crown you need, the number of crowns and your oral health. During your dental crown consultation, the dentist will assess your oral health to determine how many crowns you need and your oral health, and you will decide the type of crown to fit, which affects the total cost of your treatment.
Dental crowns in Turkey are generally cheaper than in other countries and will cover the cost of accommodation and transfers.
You can contact Smile Makeover Turkey on 020 3475 8257 or send us a WhatsApp message on 905548577197 to book an appointment for your affordable dental crown in Turkey.