Metal free crowns offer significant advantages over traditional metal crowns. Metal has long been the standard material used for crowns in dentistry for quite some time. It has provided an effective and efficient method for protecting damaged teeth while preserving a patient’s ability to chew. However, as technology continues to advance, metal-free crowns are now available and have many benefits.
Crowns made of composite material are much stronger now than in the past and provide several long-term benefits. As metal free crowns are made from substances like glass, quartz and resin, it is now possible to make them so they appear more natural, and more like a patient’s other teeth — this is because the enamel on teeth has a translucent quality that can be closely mimicked with these newer materials. In addition, metal free crowns are of the same approximate strength as a person’s natural teeth, which means they will not wear natural teeth down, which ultimately keeps a patient’s bite symmetrical and even.
Metal free crowns are also more economical than those made of metal. Also, since metal is a conductor and the newer materials are not, metal-free crowns bring reduced sensitivity to heat and cold. Some patients with traditional metal crowns report pain from hot or cold beverages.
For many people who are missing a tooth or have experienced damage to a tooth, metal free crowns are a great way to replace or cover the affected tooth, and will also help to protect their overall oral health. If a patient has experienced a root canal or chipped tooth, a dental crown can protect the amount of natural tooth that remains. Metal free crowns restore the function of a tooth while also providing a natural look to a patient’s smile.
A bridge is a device that is used when several of a patient’s teeth are damaged or missing. A bridge can be thought of as a series of crowns anchored together. A metal free bridge is also an attractive option for patients who are in need of bridges, especially if the patient is opting for permanent dental implants. Instead of having to receive a titanium screw implant for each missing tooth, a patient can instead receive a bridge made up of four metal free crowns. This can be attached with the use of just two implants in most cases. This is not only cost-effective, but it is also more aesthetically pleasing and more natural-looking than a traditional metal bridge.
Metal crowns and bridges are perfectly safe and have been used for quite some time. However, some people experience discomfort, and others are put off by the appearance of metal next to natural teeth. Some patients simply prefer not to have metal crowns or bridgework, as some say it alters the taste of food or is otherwise difficult to get used to. If you think you might be a good candidate for a metal free crown or bridge, the best thing to do is to talk to a dental professional today.
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