Your teeth increase your self-confidence. Stained, yellowed, cracked, broken teeth shake this confidence. When teeth do not receive regular maintenance, yellowing, decay and wear occur. This, in addition to causing many problems such as pain and loss of self-confidence, also negatively affects the aesthetic appearance of the teeth. With dental crowns, dental health is protected and its aesthetic appearance is improved. A porcelain crown, widely used in dentistry, offers different advantages than other crowns. Porcelain Crowns are applied in different sizes for each tooth. These Crowns provide a more beautiful and aesthetic smile and the fulfillment of oral functions.

Porcelain crowns are a dental treatment method used to improve the appearance and functionality of teeth. In this method, the outer surface of the teeth is covered with a special porcelain material so that the shape, size, color and alignment of the teeth can be changed. Porcelain crowns improve the aesthetic appearance of teeth, giving them a more natural, youthful and healthy appearance. It can also repair damage to teeth and close cavities. By preserving the natural structure of the teeth, it offers a durable and long-lasting solution. Porcelain crowns are applied without damaging the natural structure of the teeth. However, porcelain crowns cannot be placed on teeth that have lost a significant portion of their tooth structure or have undergone root canal treatment.

What are porcelain crowns?

Porcelain crowns are a dental treatment method used to improve the aesthetic appearance of teeth. In this method, the outer surface of the teeth is covered with a special porcelain material. The porcelain material provides an appearance similar to the natural color and shine of your teeth.

Porcelain crowns treat many dental problems such as color changes, deformities, cracks, fractures, wear, tears and gaps in teeth. It also improves oral aesthetics, making teeth appear longer, wider or fuller.

Porcelain crowns are a long-lasting treatment method that guarantees the longevity of your teeth. Crowns can be brushed, flossed, and maintained like natural teeth with regular dental cleanings. Porcelain crowns; It is often preferred by people who have lost teeth or have problems such as yellowing of their teeth. Coverage; equalizes teeth in shape, size and color. However, porcelain crowns cannot be placed on teeth that have lost a significant portion of their tooth structure or have undergone root canal treatment.

Porcelain crowns are superior to composite crowns in terms of stain resistance. Due to its ability to reflect light, it can imitate natural teeth. Porcelain gets its white color from the material used in its manufacture. It is biocompatible. Does not contain metals or toxic substances. A more natural appearance is achieved by using it on dental crowns.

What is Porcelain?

Porcelain is a hard, transparent or opaque ceramic material fired at high temperatures by sintering, a method that combines powder particles with the help of laser energy. It is usually made of clay, quartz, feldspar and minerals. The properties of porcelain depend on the type and proportion of materials used during sintering. Porcelain is a material widely used both in industry and at home. There is a special material for porcelain crowns that is also used in dentistry. This material is a durable material that provides an aesthetic appearance by being a veneer on the top of the teeth.

What are the advantages of porcelain crowns?

• It has high resistance to light impacts.

• There is no problem when using functions such as biting and chewing.
• It is made in tooth color to match your natural teeth. This not only strengthens your teeth but also gives an aesthetic smile.
• You can meet all expectations in terms of aesthetics.
• As it requires short-term treatment, our patients do not spend much time away from work and everyday life.
• It has been used for a long time as it is a durable material.
• Low cost.
• It allows you to gain a beautiful smile.
• An experienced dentist can apply porcelain crowns with minimal tooth preparation

What are the disadvantages of porcelain crowns?

• Dental crowns are irreversible.

• Not suitable for those who grind their teeth.
• After the procedure, teeth are sensitive to heat and cold.
• Teeth whitening cannot be applied.
• crowns may not exactly match the color of other teeth.
• The color of the garlands cannot be changed after gluing the garlands.
• If the veneers are damaged, they cannot be repaired.

Which teeth are porcelain crowns applied to?

• Aesthetics,
• Broken teeth repair,
• Compensation for loss of teeth,
• Elimination of structural disorders of the teeth,
• Closing the spaces between the teeth,
• Correction of teeth with a different appearance,
• Equalization of small teeth with other teeth,
• Whitening teeth that cannot be whitened with the whitening process,
• Teeth smaller than average,
• Pointed or abnormally shaped teeth.
• Tooth decay too large to be covered with fillings,
• In the case of crooked teeth,
• In case of tooth loss for any reason,
• To cover a damaged or chipped tooth,
• In cases where teeth need to be reinforced,
• In cases where mouth alignment needs to be improved,
• In those who have deficiencies in the alignment of their teeth,
• Defects in tooth enamel
• Wear on teeth,
• You can safely have porcelain dental crowns to eliminate such situations.

Who needs help applying porcelain crowns?

In general, it is a method that can be applied to everyone. However, it does not apply to those who have the following disorders. These diseases are:

• Those with jaw disorders,
• Those who have habits of chewing pens and nails,
• Those who have advanced gingival recession,
• It does not apply to people with major tooth loss or who have had root canal treatment.

What are the characteristics of porcelain crowns?

What should be considered before porcelain crowns?

How are porcelain crowns made?

We begin the procedure with an oral and dental examination. Cavities, deformities and gum problems seen during the examination are detected. Necessary treatments and practices are carried out to eliminate these identified problems. Then, the color and shape of the crowns to be applied are determined together with the patient.

In the second stage, the tooth surfaces are thoroughly cleaned. Our dentists remove a thin layer of plaque from your teeth to make porcelain crowns. The thickness of this removed layer varies according to the patient’s needs and the porcelain crowns to be created. If there are no significant problems with the teeth, a layer of 0.5 – 0.7 mm is removed. Anesthesia may be applied during the procedure. Temporary crowns are placed on our patients so that they do not have difficulty getting permanent crowns.

After the veneer is removed from the tooth, measurements of the teeth to be veneered are taken. After accurate measurements of your teeth are taken, molds of your teeth are removed. Your molds and mouth measurements are sent to the laboratory, and porcelain crowns are expected to be produced to your desired dimensions. It takes 10 to 14 days to produce porcelain crowns.

After the permanent Porcelain crowns arrive, the final stage of the procedure begins. This step is the stage for gluing the porcelain garlands. Crowns adhere to tooth surfaces with specially prepared porcelain crown adhesives. Scraping and reshaping operations are performed on the veneers when necessary when gluing the veneers. With these processes, crowns are optimized for the structure of our patients’ mouths and teeth. After the processes are completed, the crown procedure is completed.

What are the risks of porcelain crowns?

Porcelain crowns are generally a safe method of dental treatment. However, like all dental treatment, it presents some risks and complications. Here are possible scratches from porcelain crowns:

Teeth may be temporarily sensitive after the crown procedure. This is usually a short-term condition and may disappear within a few days.

Because crowns adhere to teeth, bonding problems can occur. In this case, the crowns must be re-glued or completely replaced.

Although crowns change the color of your teeth, they may appear incompatible with other teeth. In this case, your dentist may recommend a different treatment method for color matching.

Veneers can be prone to cracking or breaking. In this case, the crowns must be redone or completely replaced.

Part of the tooth is removed to make crowns, which can affect the structural integrity of the tooth.

If the edges of veneers are placed close to the gum line, it can cause gum problems. In this case, the dentist can correct the problem by making adjustments to the crowns.

Many of these scratches can occur when veneers are applied incorrectly or veneers are not maintained properly.

What are the types of porcelain crowns?

Porcelain crowns are divided into four groups according to the type of material used;

• Porcelain Laminated Dental Veneers: It is applied only to the front of the tooth by abrading 0.3 mm on the tooth. It is a type of veneer made entirely from porcelain.
• Full waterproof ceramic crowns are applied to a single front tooth. The substructure is made up of compressed personnel; the top is ceramic veneer. It is expressed as a ceramic coating on porcelain tiles.
• Porcelain veneers with metallic substructure: Its substructure is metallic. Porcelain crowns are applied to the metal substructure.
• A porcelain veneer with a zirconium substructure is the closest to a natural tooth. Does not cause shrinkage or discoloration of gums. It is a method of crowns made with porcelain on a zirconium framework.

It is divided into three groups according to the position of the tooth to be veneered;

• Full Porcelain Veneers: Teeth are made of porcelain crowns from front to back. We can call it the teeth healing method.
• Porcelain veneers for front teeth: These are mainly applied to the front teeth for aesthetic reasons.
• Single Tooth Porcelain Frets: The crown method is applied to a single tooth.

How long do porcelain crowns last?

The lifespan of porcelain crowns typically ranges between 5 and 10 years. However, this period is directly related to the person’s oral hygiene care. Although crowns are resistant to abrasion, their lifespan can be prolonged with regular care and checks from the dentist. If a person pays attention to their oral and dental health and adopts habits such as regular tooth brushing and flossing, the useful life of porcelain crowns can exceed 10 years.

Do porcelain crowns become discolored?

Because porcelain crowns have an extremely durable structure, they are unlikely to change color over time. They are very resistant to discoloration and are less susceptible to these changes than natural tooth enamel.

Do porcelain crowns stain?

Porcelain crowns are highly stain-resistant, but it would not be accurate to say that they are completely stain-free. Regular exposure to beverages that contain pigments, such as wine, coffee, and tea, can cause light stains over time. Therefore, it is important to limit your intake of these drinks and perform regular maintenance to keep your crowns shiny.

What should be considered after porcelain crowns?

• After the anesthesia takes effect, the patient can eat and drink normally.

• If your porcelain tooth is broken, cracked, or dislocated, see your dentist about the broken piece.
• Temporary sensitivity may occur after the procedure; It will pass in a few days. If you feel pain, you can use pain relievers recommended by your dentist.
• After the procedure, you should avoid hot, cold or sweet foods and drinks due to tooth sensitivity.
• You should avoid hard or sticky foods.
• Brush your teeth and floss regularly.
• It would help if you went to your dentist for a check-up at regular intervals.

To increase the durability of your teeth, it is recommended to protect them.

• It would help if you wore a night guard to protect your teeth from clenching and other harmful habits.
• Do not force your teeth excessively. These teeth can break or your teeth can be damaged.
• To extend the life of your crowns;
• Do not chew hard objects (pen, ice, fingernails).
• Chew hard foods with your back teeth and soft foods with your front teeth.
• If you have a tightness or crunching problem, use an overnight plate.
• Wear a mouthguard while playing sports.