Crown & Bridge

After RCT, it is essential to protect the tooth by giving cap / crown / tooth cover. This gives the tooth strength, long life and also protect the underlying root canal treatment for years.
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There are many type of crowns.
Below are three main widely used types according to material.
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1. Metal Crown:
As name suggests it is made of metal. it's a mixture of different metals in a proper proportion. Because of the silver metal look, its use is limited to back teeth only.
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2. PFM (Porcelain Fused to Metal) / Ceramic Crown:
This is a tooth coloured crown. There are two layers in this crown. inner side is metal and outerside is porcelain. Because of its near to tooth colour appearance it is widely used for front as well as back teeth.
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3. Zirconia
Zirconia is another tooth coloured crown. It blends with natural teeth so nicely that one may not recognise it as artificial tooth. Because of its natural tooth like appearance, it is the most favourable choice if you are beauty conscious as well. Along with its capacity to improve the aesthetic, this is also one of the strongest materials and so better option as well for tooth cover.

 

4. Lithium Disilicate (LiDiSi)

Lithium Disilicate is the material of choice for front teeth as they give best results out of all above mentioned options. This also the latest and improved material in dental material industry.
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To provide best results with premium quality material, our clinic delivers crown and bridge work made by CAD - CAM technology only. Full form of CAD - CAM is Computer Assisted Design and Computer Assisted Manufacturing. As name suggests, this crown or bridge is designed on computer by qualified personnel and then manufactured precisely as per the program by robotic arms. This results in precise fitting with accurate margins.
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Author: Dr Rujul Parikh
Co-author: Dr. Shachi Parekh, Dr. Viral Parekh