Metal Crowns and Bridges

Metal-ceramic crowns are a better solution for back teeth where chewing forces are much higher. In recent times, there are also full ceramic crowns with a reinforced core, which can be used for back teeth as well.

There are several types of dental crowns;
– metal,
– metal-ceramic,
– completely ceramic crowns (aesthetic)

Metal includes several types of materials - gold alloys, other alloys (palladium), and nickel-titanium alloys. Crowns usually last a minimum of seven years, and in most cases much longer.

With metal crowns, the name is somewhat misleading, because only their core is metal, while the outer part is ceramic.

Metal crowns are not entirely made of metal alloy, only their core. Namely, to achieve the strength and durability of these crowns, the core is made of chrome, palladium, or molybdenum, and ceramic materials are placed around the core. Unlike them, metal-free crowns are completely made of ceramic materials, most often zirconium. That is, metal-free crowns are a more modern version of metal ones. That's why dentists today recommend the installation of metal-free crowns first. But of course, metal crowns also have no negative effect on human health.

Oral hygiene is a very important factor in dental health

On average, the lifespan is between 10-15 years. How long the crown will be in the mouth depends mostly on the patient himself and his performance of oral hygiene. The crown itself cannot get a cavity, but the tooth underneath it can. For proper maintenance of oral health, it is recommended to use a toothbrush, dental floss, mouthwash, and interdental brushes.

In addition to oral hygiene, the preservation of the crown also depends on the quality of the material, the bite, the situation in the mouth, harmful habits (grinding teeth, biting nails), genetics, the condition of the bones and gums, regular checks and, of course, the dentist's skill. During regular check-ups, our team DOC Bandić will take care of the health of the gums and bones, in order to prevent the exposure of the tooth root and possible mobility of the teeth, and thus preserve the crown longer in the mouth.