Chicago Dental Crown doctors
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Benjamin S. Fiss, DDS
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
919 N. Michigan Ave. 3rd Floor, Chicago |
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Thomas Adams, MD
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
Chicago |
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Gerilyn Alfe, DMD
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
2704 N Halsted, Chicago |
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Mark J. Amidei, DDS
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
1810 Delany Road, Gurnee |
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Jessica T. Emery, DMD
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
3346 N. Paulina St., Chicago |
Recent Answers
I have had porcelin crowns done 3 yrs ago,but they now look like the shiny surface has been scratched afew times,so now they dont look as shiny as they did when i first got them, is there a way to polish them and have them look as shiny as they did? what does the lab use to polish porcelin? can i have that same polishing done while they are attached to my teeth? or do they have to be heated to look shiny? Thank you
The shine on porcelain is quite difficult to remove. I would first want to determine why your porcelain is dull. I would need to evaluate the abrasiveness of your toothpaste, the hardness of your brush as well as the techniques of the hygienist. Many Hygienists improperly use a sandblasting prophy jet aiming it at the facial surfaces of the porcelain to remove light surface stain which normally is easily polished off. This can damage the porcelain creating a dull surface. Porcelain is just glass. Imagine sandblasting a clear windowpane. After sandblasting, it would then be frosted glass with a dull surface. Porcelain can be repolished in your mouth using micro fine polishing compounds, but it will never look as shiny as its original glaze. The ability to remove your existing work and send it to the lab to be reglazed is virtually impossible unless your work is temporarily cemented.
I am getting a porcelain crown on my front tooth (inscisor). How long does a porcelain crown last, on average? Does it last as long as a porcelain veneer? Will I eventually need an implant?
Crowns and veneers are made from Empress porcelain. With proper home care and and strict adherence to you dentists instructions (don't chew ice, don't bite your nails, wear a night guard if needed to prevent the adverse effects of grinding your teeth) porcelain restoration should last an average of 10 – 15 years. Implants are only needed to replace teeth that are hopeless to restore.
My dentist said I am in need of crowns, however, the estimate says 'veneers'. At this prace, they charge more for veneers than they do for crowns. When I asked about this, they said I am getting a "veneered crowns". I'm not sure how I feel about this. Most of the damage to my teeth is in the back from grinding. What is the difference between a crown and a wrap around veneer? I really like my new dentist, but not sure they are being honest with me?
Let me explain the process to you so that you will better understand the terminology. When I restore a patients smile we provide restorations without metal. The choice material that I use is Empress porcelain. As the teeth are prepared, an evaluation of the tooth's position, color, existing fillings and occlusion determine the amount of porcelain that each tooth needs to be restored with. Some teeth need a veneer that covers the front and side surfaces of the tooth which is the minimal preparation. Some need full coverage due to decay and severe grinding (wrapping all the way around forming a crown) So, there is no difference between a crown that is all Empress porcelain and a veneer. They are fabricated of the same material, cosmetically look exactly the same and are cemented exactly the same.
