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Amalgam is a restorative FILLING material.
Crowns are typically porcelain fused to hi-noble metals...like palladium, gold, platinum, silver, and tin. There is also a "full gold" crown...which is exactly how it sounds. And then all porcelain crowns...which are essentially "colored glass".
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What is the element used in dental crowns?
Dental crowns are made of porcelain or metal and can be used to cover the entire tooth or only a portion of it. Porcelain crowns are made of white or light-colored porcelain, while metal crowns are usually made of silver or gold. Dental crowns are used to cover a tooth when it has been broken, to replace a missing tooth, or to restore a tooth that has been badly damaged. Dental crowns are typically made in a dental lab, but can also be made by a dentist in a dental clinic.
Why might one need dental crowns?
Dental crowns may be used by dental professionals to help improve the appearance of unhealthy teeth. They are also used to repair or cover a partially damaged tooth.
How much do dental crowns cost?
It mostly depends on the type of material used. Anyway, this is an article on the cost of dental crowns http://www.intelligentdental.com/2010/03/30/cost-and-care-of-dental-crowns/
Why are dental cements used?
They are used to hold veneers, crowns (also known as caps) in place.
Did anyone used Dr Valdez for dental veneers or crowns?
Dr. Valdez in which city, state and country?
May I ask what are the setbacks of having a gold metallic dental crown' I am trying to decide which ones I'll get?
Metallic dental crowns don't suit visible tooth for aesthetic reasons. Gold dental crowns are excellent for back of the mouth teeth.
What is the karat of the gold content of dental crowns?
16 Karet is the standard
The is the person who makes dentures crowns and other prosthetic devices?
Dental assistant
What are some examples of tooth restorations?
Some examples of tooth restorations include dental fillings for cavities, dental crowns to cover damaged teeth, dental bridges to replace missing teeth, and dental implants to replace a tooth root and support an artificial tooth.
What are the effects of putting dental braces on crowns and temporary crowns?
Dental braces are not a comfortable thing to have. If you have a temporary crown and braces then things can get even more uncomfortable. The crown and temporary crown should not interfere with the braces though.
What is the cheapest dental crown?
All-resin dental crowns are less expensive than other crown types. However, they wear down over time and are more prone to fractures than porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.
What field of dentistry does crowns?
Most crowns are made in dental laboratories by highly trained dental lab technicians. Some dentists do have the facilities to make crowns themselves though. Always ask where your crown is being made as many dentists ship them to foreign countries (such as China or Mexico) and are not required to inform you of this unless you ask. Crowns made in foreign countries are not subject to the regulations of the FDA.
