A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.A fractured or cracked tooth, untreated decay, or an old, large filling may leave teeth susceptible to further damage and cavities that can cause painful toothaches. To protect the remaining tooth structure as well as the pulp of the tooth, the best solution can be to fully cover such teeth with porcelain crowns.
In the past, crowns were often noticeable because the restoration often did not precisely match the tooth's original colour. Dark lines that formed near the gums also made crowns more obvious. Today, porcelain crowns offer a magnificent natural appearance. The newest treatment involves using computer cut jackets in Zirconia, metal-free crowns which recreate the translucency of a natural tooth. All-porcelain ceramic crowns are one of the most aesthetically pleasing options for repairing damaged teeth. Placing porcelain crowns will mostly take two visits to the practice. During the first visit the decayed tooth material will be removed and the tooth is re-shaped to accept the crown. A temporary crown, made of composite resin, is placed while the permanent crown is being prepared. When your crowns are ready to be placed, you will again visit the practice. You will be given care instructions and encouraged to have regular dental visits to check your new crown.
Graphene Crowns
Graphene is a supernatural wonder material, which is stronger than any other material known in the universe. Graphene is a material that resolves all the mechanical, physiochemical & biological failures of the rest of the materials currently used in dentistry (like metal & metal ceramic for instance)
What are the advantages of Graphene?
- It is biocompatible
- It is highly aesthetic compared to zirconia
- It is highly superficial abrasion resistance
- It has high flexural strength (withstands high occlusal forces)
- Graphene superstructure will act as a shock absorber thus leading to prevention of high force on the implant body
- It is not irritant or toxic for the patient
- It is bacteriostatic i.e it does not allow growth of bacteria
- It is anti-allergic
- Is has high glass transition temperatures ( that prevents it from softening & distortion during use & cleaning)
- It has high electrical conductivity ( reacts normally to hot or cold stimuli & maintain healthy oral mucous)
- It is a totally waterproof & stable material that does not allow plaque build up