Dental Crowns Near Me, Chula Vista
Dental crowns can be made of resin, metal, or porcelain. Find a dental crown specialist near you.
What is a dental crown?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap used by dentists for restorative purposes. The crown covers your entire tooth and hides cracks and breakages.
Why would you need a crown?
Crowns are used for different restorative purposes. You may need a dental crown to:
- Hide a crack and prevent it from getting bigger
- Strengthen a weak tooth
- Restore a broken tooth
- Hold a dental bridge in place
- Cover a severely stained or discolored tooth
- Protect a tooth that had a root canal treatment
- Support a dental implant
Types of dental crowns
The type of crown you get depends on your preferences and advice from your dentist. Here are the popular types.
Resin crowns
These are generally less expensive but not as durable as other types. They are fragile and require gentle care.
Their average lifespan is 3 to 5 years.
Porcelain crowns
These look more like natural teeth than any other type. They resemble the appearance of tooth enamel.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns
As the name suggests, these combine the durability of metal and the natural look of porcelain to give you durable crowns that look more like natural teeth.