Porcelain Crowns

There are various types of all-porcelain or all-ceramic crowns. Let’s explain the differences between some of them:

• Feldspathic porcelain is the standard, traditional porcelain that is used for crowns. Many cosmetic dentists feel that this is the most beautiful porcelain.
• The Empress and E-Max crowns. These crowns are, strictly speaking, not porcelain, but are more like a glass. It can be called a ceramic material. The Empress or E-max material is cast rather than baked as a feldspathic porcelain crown is. The fit of this crown is more precise than the baked feldspathic porcelain. However, the color is mostly baked on the outside. These crowns can be very beautiful.
• The Procera, Lava and Zirconia  crowns. These crowns have a milled ceramic on the inside with a more traditional porcelain baked onto the outside. The advantage of them is its exceptional strength. Another advantage is that these crowns don’t have to be bonded to the tooth but can be cemented with ordinary crown and bridge cement.
• If you want a healthy, natural and nice looking mouth and a beautiful smile, then All ceramic crowns are for you. They will help to create your Real Smile.”