Metal-ceramic dental crowns
Metal-ceramic crowns are a reliable and long-term solution for the restoration of damaged teeth. Thanks to the combination of a metal base and a ceramic layer, metal-ceramic crowns provide good strength and an aesthetically acceptable appearance of the teeth.
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About metal-ceramic crowns
What are metal-ceramic crowns?
Sky Dental Concept, Belgrade, Serbia
Metalokeramičke krunice
Metal-ceramic crowns are dental restorations that are used to protect and reconstruct damaged teeth. They consist of a metal base, which provides strength, and a ceramic layer, which provides an aesthetic appearance. This combination of materials makes it possible to create a solid and long-lasting crown that mimics the natural appearance of teeth.
These crowns are most often used on the back teeth, where more durability is required due to greater pressure when chewing. However, they can also be used on the front teeth, adjusting the color of the ceramic to match the patient's natural teeth perfectly.
When do you need metal-ceramic dental crowns?
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The tooth is cracked or significantly damaged
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The tooth is weakened by caries
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The shape or color of your teeth do not suit you
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Treated teeth that have extensive damage
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Missing teeth
Metal-ceramic crowns and dental implants
Metal-ceramic crowns are one of the options used in combination with dental implants. When a patient loses a tooth or several teeth, dental implants can be a suitable solution to replace the root of the lost tooth. Crowns are then placed on these implants, which replace the lost tooth. Metal-ceramic crowns are one of the choices for this type of procedure. A combination of implants and a metal-ceramic crown can help restore chewing function and a more natural-looking smile. The implant provides a stable foundation, while the crown compensates for the visible part of the tooth and contributes to a more natural appearance of the smile.
Materials Used When Making Metal-Ceramic Crowns
In the Sky Dental Concept practice, proven materials are used for the production of metal-ceramic crowns. These materials not only ensure a long service life but are also biocompatible and suitable for dental use, which can reduce the risk of irritation or adverse reactions. In the Sky Dental Concept practice, special attention is paid to the selection of materials, precise manufacturing, and proper fitting of the crown.
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Metal base
It provides strength and stability.
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Ceramics
It provides an aesthetic appearance, imitating the natural color of the teeth.
how it works
The process of installing metal-ceramic crowns
The process of installing metal-ceramic crowns consists of several key steps that enable precise fitting of the crown and greater patient comfort.
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Tooth Grinding / Tooth Preparation
The first step in the process is tooth preparation, which involves gently grinding down the damaged tooth to make room for the crown to be placed. The dentist removes as much tooth structure as is necessary to properly place the crown.
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Dental Impression
After grinding, an impression of the tooth is taken, which will be used to make a custom crown. This impression accurately conveys the shape and size of the tooth, which allows the finished crown to fit precisely on the prepared tooth.
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Crown Cementation
Once the crown is made, the next step is its placement and cementation on the tooth. The dentist first checks the crown to make sure it fits perfectly, and then he will fix it permanently with a special dental cement. After that, the patient receives instructions on nutrition, hygiene, and adjustment after the crown is cemented.
Maintenance of metal-ceramic crowns
In order for metal-ceramic crowns to last as long as possible, proper maintenance of oral hygiene is very important. Although crowns are durable, their maintenance plays a key role in their longevity.
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Regular hygiene
It is recommended to brush your teeth twice a day and use dental floss or interdental brushes.
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Regular check-ups
Regular examinations at the dentist allow timely detection of possible problems with the crowns or the teeth below them. In this way, the lifespan of the crowns can be extended, and their functionality and appearance can be maintained.
The price of metal-ceramic crowns
The price of a metal-ceramic crown in the Sky Dental Concept office is RSD 11,900 per tooth. The price of a metal-ceramic crown on an implant is RSD 15,470. The final price depends on the individual case, the condition of the teeth, the number of crowns and possible additional procedures, and is determined after an examination and consultation with the dentist.