Porcelain crown dentistry is a popular choice for many people when they want to improve the aesthetics of their teeth. However, not everyone can afford to have porcelain crowns for all of their teeth. So is it possible to get porcelain crowns for just one defective tooth? Let’s find the answer in the article below.
What are porcelain teeth?
To understand porcelain crowns, we first need to understand what porcelain crowns are. Porcelain teeth are a type of artificial tooth crafted to restore and regenerate the function of damaged teeth. They are made from specialized dental ceramic materials, ensuring durability and safety in the oral environment. In addition to aesthetics, porcelain teeth also improve chewing function very effectively.
Currently, there are two most popular methods of making porcelain teeth: porcelain crowns and porcelain veneers. Depending on each person’s condition and oral health, the doctor will choose the most suitable method.
What are porcelain veneers?
It can be said that porcelain crowns are a method of “changing new clothes” for teeth. This method is based on shaping porcelain teeth and covering them with real tooth pulp to cover defects such as discoloration, chipped teeth, etc. From there, it helps restore the shape, color, and aesthetics of the tooth. tooth. Besides, porcelain crowns also help improve health and prevent oral diseases.
Can I get a porcelain tooth crown?
Many customers wonder if it is possible to “cover one tooth with porcelain crowns”? If you wrap one, is the aesthetics guaranteed? According to doctors at Thuy Duc Dental Clinic, you can completely get just one porcelain crown. In case your teeth are decayed, chipped, discolored or have damaged pulp, you will need a porcelain crown to restore chewing function and improve the aesthetics of your teeth.
When performing porcelain crowns, the doctor will only directly affect one crown of the tooth, without invading the neighboring teeth. Not only that, porcelain teeth have many different color levels, suitable for many colors of real teeth, helping to create a tooth just like a real tooth.
In addition, orthodontic materials and techniques are increasingly improving, helping to ensure high quality and long-term durability for tooth structure. Therefore, whether you choose to have one porcelain crown or many porcelain teeth on one jaw, it will be difficult to recognize which are real teeth and which are false teeth.
In addition, many customers are concerned that placing porcelain on a tooth may not ensure aesthetics. However, the aesthetics of teeth after porcelain crown depends on the skill of the doctor as well as the porcelain material used. If you choose a reputable dentist, restoring the color and structure of your teeth will be done professionally, ensuring you will have the beautiful porcelain teeth you desire.
Cost of porcelain crown for one tooth
The cost of a porcelain tooth crown will depend on three main factors: the material of the porcelain tooth, the porcelain crown dentist, and the customer’s oral condition.
Porcelain crown dentistry: A reputable dentist will have good technical facilities, modern equipment, and a team of highly skilled doctors. These criteria will help ensure that the porcelain crown process takes place quickly, safely and most accurately. Therefore, the cost of porcelain crowns at these dentists will be higher than at dentists without adequate machinery and inexperienced doctors.
Porcelain tooth material used: Currently, there are two types of porcelain teeth most used: all-ceramic teeth and metal-ceramic teeth. All-ceramic teeth will cost more than metal-ceramic teeth, but their effectiveness and aesthetics will be higher than metal-ceramic teeth.
Dental condition of the person with porcelain crowns: If you have dental diseases that need to be treated first like porcelain crowns, such as tooth decay, pulpitis, etc., the cost of porcelain crowns will definitely be higher. people who do not have dental diseases.
Which type of porcelain tooth should I choose for a porcelain tooth crown?
When deciding to cover a tooth with porcelain, there are two different types of porcelain to choose from, depending on the condition and condition of each customer’s teeth.
Metal-ceramic teeth consist of a rib made of metal and an outer layer of porcelain. Aesthetically, it is quite similar to real teeth and has a reasonable cost, suitable for many people. However, this type of porcelain teeth has limitations such as easily causing irritation and loss of aesthetics after a period of use, especially black gum edges. It only has a lifespan of about 5-7 years and needs to be replaced regularly. Because the aesthetics of metal-ceramic teeth are not high, it is often used to cover porcelain in positions such as molars.
All-ceramic teeth are made entirely from 100% porcelain. Although the cost is high, they have many outstanding advantages. All-ceramic porcelain teeth have high aesthetics, natural colors consistent with real teeth, and are manufactured using CAD/CAM technology to ensure high quality and safety for the oral cavity.
All-ceramic teeth do not darken the gum line and are highly compatible with real teeth, and their translucency is also better. Natural color, not opaque, clear and sparkling.
All-ceramic teeth also have very good adhesion resistance, are not affected by drinks, food or tobacco and do not change color when used. The lifespan of all-ceramic teeth lasts from 20 to 25 years and can last a lifetime if well cared for.
All-ceramic teeth are durable and highly aesthetic, suitable for all tooth positions, especially front teeth.
To know which type of porcelain tooth is right for you, your doctor will advise based on factors such as the position of the tooth that needs to be covered, the degree of tooth damage, and whether you are allergic to any material. , usage needs, financial ability.
If you do not have enough financial means to make all-ceramic teeth, you can choose to make 1-2 metal porcelain teeth on the inside of the jaw. These positions do not require high aesthetics.
If you have the financial means, you should choose all-ceramic teeth to have a healthy, beautiful, and highly aesthetic smile. Especially people who are allergic to metals should choose all-ceramic teeth.
The procedure for crowning a porcelain tooth is medical standard
Porcelain crowns have become one of the most popular tooth restoration methods today. It not only helps customers restore their full teeth but also brings confidence in communication and a bright smile. Below is the standard porcelain crown procedure at today’s dentists.
Step 1: Conduct examination and consultation
This is the first important step in the porcelain crown process. The doctor will examine and take X-rays to evaluate your oral condition and come up with the most appropriate treatment plan. Here, customers can also get advice on porcelain tooth materials suitable for their conditions.
Step 2: Sign a service contract
The contract will help you better understand your rights and responsibilities and better protect you in case a risk occurs.
Step 3: Cleaning and anesthesia
After assessing the customer’s condition, the doctor will perform cleaning and anesthesia to begin the restoration process. At this point you will not feel pain during the procedure.
Step 4: Grind teeth and take impressions
After determining that the tooth needs restoration, the doctor will grind the tooth into a pillar and take an impression of the tooth with plaster to prepare for making porcelain teeth. To make it easier for customers to use, the doctor will install temporary teeth while waiting for the porcelain teeth to be completed.
Step 5: Making porcelain teeth
Teeth are designed with absolute precision using modern CAD/CAM techniques with 3D design shapes, providing the highest precision, ensuring maximum aesthetics, helping to shorten the time to complete porcelain teeth. .
Step 6: Install porcelain teeth
Before installing porcelain teeth, the doctor will carefully check whether the porcelain teeth are suitable for your teeth or not. After that, the doctor will proceed to polish the real teeth to prepare for the installation process. A special glue is used to attach porcelain teeth to real teeth.
Next, the doctor will carefully check to see if the porcelain teeth are installed in the correct position and are moving well. Finally, you will be instructed on how to care for porcelain teeth to protect them and keep them shiny and beautiful.
Important notes when getting a porcelain tooth crown
When choosing a porcelain dental crown, you need to keep in mind the following points to help protect better:
Take good care of your teeth: Brush your teeth twice a day, morning and evening, with a soft toothbrush to remove food residue, making your teeth brighter and more beautiful. Besides, you should use mouthwash or salt water for the best cleaning. Experts recommend that after cleaning your teeth, you should massage the gum area to increase blood circulation, so that the gums fit tightly against the porcelain teeth.
Note on diet: Once you have finished porcelain crowning your teeth, you also need to be careful with your diet, choosing soft, easy-to-chew foods within the first 1-2 weeks after restoration to help your teeth get used to it. Do not use hard, chewy foods that cause chipping or misalignment of teeth. At the same time, you should also limit coloring and acidic foods that will affect the color of porcelain teeth. Avoid foods that are too hot/cold as they cause irritation and tooth sensitivity.
Regular dental check-ups: Every 3 – 6 months, you should have a dental check-up so that the doctor can check the condition of your porcelain teeth, remove tartar, and do an in-depth cleaning. If a problem is detected, handle it promptly to avoid unfortunate consequences.
Use products to support tooth protection at night: If you have the habit of chewing and grinding your teeth at night, especially when wearing porcelain teeth, you should use products to protect your teeth at night. This helps minimize friction on porcelain teeth, helping to prolong the life of porcelain teeth.
Do not use porcelain teeth to bite hard objects: Porcelain teeth are usually not designed to bite hard objects such as pens, lighters, fake nails, etc. This can cause cracks or breakage of porcelain teeth.
Porcelain crowns at Thuy Duc dental clinic
- The team of doctors all graduated from Hanoi Medical University. In particular, Doctor Nguyen Thanh Tuan with over 10 years of experience will help minimize intrusion into real tooth pulp, fit teeth closely, have a standard bite, do not cause sensitivity, and bring the feeling of natural chewing. natural like real teeth.
- High-quality porcelain teeth materials such as Ceramil (Germany), Emax (USA), Lava (USA),… are 5 times more durable than real teeth and do not lose color over time.
- Warranty 10 – 15 years.
- Modern technical facilities, the newest and most advanced machinery and equipment in the world: Vatech Pax-i X-ray machine, help support doctors effectively and achieve the best results.
- Dentistry uses the following types of porcelain teeth: Katana (Japan), Ceramil (Germany), Emax (USA) and Lava (USA) are all quality products with clear porcelain origins.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding porcelain crowns, please contact HOTLINE 093.186.3366 – 086.690.7886 or register for a consultation (no fee) with dentist Thuy Duc for support.
