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| Procera Crowns |
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 What
is a crown?
A crown or "cap" is an artificial tooth that replaces missing or damaged
tooth material.
Dr. Silverman will prepare your tooth, make a mold, and have a crown
custom crafted especially for your mouth. |
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| What are the popular types of crowns? |
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Porcelain-over-metal crown |
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Translucent all-ceramic
cast crown. |
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Porcelain covered metal support
Long existing dental standard
Very durable
Excellent appearance
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Does not require metal
More similar to natural tooth enamel
More authentic in appearance.
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Backlighting shows the metal inside a porcelain-over-metal crown.
The adjacent Procera® crown allows light to shine through similar
to natural teeth. |
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| How will it look? |
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Porcelain-over-metal
crowns
on the two front teeth. |
Procera crowns on
the six front teeth. |
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| A quality porcelain-over metal crown gives a satisfying
appearance, although the lack of natural translucency is usually evident.
The translucency of Procera® crowns is very similar to natural tooth
enamel, allowing them to blend naturally into the mouth with your
existing smile. |
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| What about the durability … and my dental health? |
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| With proper daily dental hygiene, a porcelain-over-metal
or Procera® crown can last for many years with proper dental care.
One of the advantages of Procera® crowns is their proven resistance
to plaque formation, which is known to cause gum disease. |
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| What about the cost? |
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A Procera® crown may cost a little more than a porcelain-over-metal
crown but you may find the natural look and feel well worth it. Dr.
Silverman can help advise you on what fits your needs best.
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