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Chicago Dentist Chicago Smile Design
Cosmetic
Dentistry
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Dr. Tomaselli Explains What Dental Crowns
Are Made Of
At
Chicago Smile Design our dental crowns
are most often made of gold or porcelain. Crowns also can be made of
stainless steel, but those crowns are often temporary and not designed
for long-term wear.
Porcelain crowns usually are built on a metal base, which fits snugly
over the natural tooth. We will choose a porcelain that
matches the color of your natural teeth.
Porcelain crowns usually are so
carefully matched in color, they cannot be distinguished from your
natural teeth. Many people choose porcelain crowns for their
cosmetic appearance and the confidence it gives them.
New materials are now available that allow the use of "all-ceramic"
crowns in some cases. They have a beautiful life-like appearance and
short-term studies support their success, with long-term trials ongoing.
Crowns also can be made of all gold. Some people prefer not to use gold
because it stands out from the other teeth in appearance. At the same
time, if the crown is on a back molar, some people feel the cosmetic
issue is not a big one. At Chicago Smile Design we will discuss the types of materials
available if we recommend a crown.
Call us at (312) 664-2100 for a complete evaluation of your cosmetic needs.
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Dental Crowns
In Chicago Illinois and the surrounding
Old Town - Gold Coast - Lincoln Park - Lakeview IL areas.
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