Crowns on the front teeth: types of how they make and establish how much they cost
Crowns on incisors and fangs should be as aesthetic as possible, as they fall into the line of a smile and are visible to almost all interlocutors. The dental industry offers patients The two most acceptable crowns that can be placed on the front teeth, as they have the best aesthetic characteristics, are prosthetics made of ceramics and cermets.
But in fact, the list of materials for the manufacture of prostheses is wider, so before choosing a prosthetics method, you should familiarize yourself with the full range of modern designs and their cost.
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Features of the installation of crowns on the front teeth
The installation of crowns on the front teeth is necessary in such cases:
- The presence of defects - chips, cracks.
- The curvature of the teeth and the uneven gum line.
- Yellowing of enamel, which is not eliminated in other ways.
- To restore the ability to bite and chew food.
Crowns on the front teeth should be not only functional, but also made of materials that are most similar to human enamel. The front upper and lower teeth are almost always visible to the interlocutors, therefore, if the rear molars can be restored using reliable, but less attractive-looking structures, for example, metal ones, then the incisors and fangs that fall into the smile line are restored only with the most aesthetic dentures - ceramic and cermet.
Photo: front upper teeth before and after prosthetics
Types and comparison of crowns on the front teeth
In modern, well-equipped dentures, prostheses are made of different materials. The main varieties of crowns are:
- Metal. This type of prosthesis is the least aesthetic, since any metals used differ significantly from natural enamel in color, reflectivity and texture. In the past, such an option for prosthetics was the only one available in all dentistry, but now it is used only to restore the chewing ability of molars that do not fall into the smile line.
- Plastic crowns appeared in the recent past, but they have a very low quality: low strength, susceptibility to the effects of food components, a noticeable difference in color compared to the natural dentition. They can be used as temporary structures.
- Ceramic-metal crowns - The most suitable dentures for the front teeth. They are very durable, can last for many years and their appearance is highly aesthetic.
- Ceramic (porcelain, zirconium) crowns on the front teeth - a modern method of prosthetics, which surpasses the quality of even ceramic-metal constructions.
When choosing this or that material for the manufacture of artificial teeth, much attention is paid to the price, since not all patients have the best quality dentures. But recently, ceramic-metal and ceramic crowns are increasingly being used.
Features of ceramic-metal crowns on the front teeth
Patients and dentists note such advantages and disadvantages of installing metal-ceramic prostheses on the front teeth:
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How teeth look after turning and installing prostheses made of cermet can be seen in the photo:
The nuances of ceramic crowns on the front teeth
Ceramic crowns are made of porcelain or zirconium dioxide, these materials are almost identical in their properties. Porcelain prostheses can be made in two ways:
- By layer-by-layer application of porcelain mass.
- By injection molding under high pressure and elevated temperature.
How the front teeth look before and after installing ceramic crowns can be seen in the photo:
Such prostheses are really highly valued, but despite the high quality, even these materials have some disadvantages:
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| High aesthetic qualities.
Due to the reflective properties, such prostheses imitate natural enamel more accurately than cermets. Inertness to food components and other factors, due to which the appearance of the structure does not change over the years. High strength, especially for pressed ceramics. Hypoallergenic for soft tissues. |
Very high price.
Bridges are not made of porcelain, only prosthetics of individual incisors and canines are possible. Enamel grinding and depulping is necessary. |
Preparation for prosthetics
The choice of the prosthesis and the method of prosthetics is carried out jointly with the dentist, which takes into account the financial capabilities of the client, the need for prosthetics of individual teeth or several together, individual sensitivity to materials.
At the first visit to the dentist, an examination of the oral cavity and an assessment of the condition of the teeth are carried out. In the presence of inflammatory processes in the oral cavity or internal organs, the patient is first treated, and only after the inflammation and infection have been eliminated does preparation for prosthetics begin.
During preparation, the teeth are completely cleaned of tartar, carious cavities and canals, if any, are filled.
How do crowns put on front teeth
After the preparatory phase, the dentist proceeds directly to the procedure:
- First, the doctor makes an anesthetic injection.
- The top layer of enamel is ground off with a special tool to the depth necessary for the full fit of the future crown.
- The doctor takes a mold from the jaw and sends it to the laboratory of the dental technician for the manufacture of a plaster model for making prostheses.
- At this point, the first stage of the procedure is completed, but the patient has a sharpened tooth that is vulnerable to cariogenic bacteria. To protect him from external factors, the dentist puts a plastic crown on him, attaching it to temporary cement.
- At the next visit to the dental office, which is carried out in a few days, the doctor tries on the finished product. The patient should be attentive to the fitting, pay attention to the presence of discomfort, malocclusion. In the presence of discomfort after installing the manufactured crown, it is sent for revision. If there are no complaints, an artificial prosthesis is placed on permanent cement.
The dentist can place the crown on a pin, stump tab or implanted implant. The choice of prosthetics method depends on the degree of integrity of the hard tissues and the root of the tooth.
How much does it cost to put crowns on the front teeth
The total cost of installing crowns on the front teeth depends on such factors:
- The number of prostheses.
- The material used and the place of its production (imported or domestic).
- The level of service in the selected clinic.
In Moscow clinics you can find approximately the following prices for prosthetics:
- One unit of cermet from a low-quality material costs from 4.5 thousand p., From a material of high quality - from 6 thousand p. If gold is used as a frame, the price of a product starts from about 23 thousand rubles.
- One metal-free crown costs from 13 thousand rubles.
The cheapest plastic crowns can cost as little as 1 thousand rubles, but due to their low quality in the near future, repeated prosthetics may be necessary. High-quality prosthetics using modern materials allows you to enjoy the aesthetics of your smile longer, so it’s better to put a ceramic or metal-ceramic crown on your front teeth.
