Are there cases where a porcelain fused to metal crown is better for a front tooth than a porcelain crown? (photo)

Hello there,I do not recommend placing porcelain fused to metal crowns on front teeth because they are not your most cosmetic option. I prefer to use Emax on front teeth for aesthetic purposes.  Another option would be a Zirconia crown.  Zirconia is just as durable as PFM and looks very natural.   It's always important look at before and after photos when selecting a dentist. This will give you a pretty good indication of what you can expect. Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area (O'Fallon, IL)Real Self 100

Metal crowns will block out the darkness, but in my hands a prefer all porcelain restorations.  They can be matched to the adjacent teeth much better and are healthier for the gingival tissues.  If I have to use a crown with metal I always choose Zirconium as it is white in color and better aesthetically than a standard porcelain fused to metal crown.  Good luck. 

PFM crowns do a great job of blocking out dark colored teeth, but there are better options.  Zirconia crowns act JUST like a PFM, but is white instead of grey, but talented labs can even do eMax (lithium disilicate) with a great result.