Before Dental Crowns | Kneib Dentistry in Erie, PABefore Dental Crowns

After Dental Crowns | Kneib Dentistry in Erie, PA
After Dental Crowns

When the size of a filling exceeds a certain proportion of the tooth, it must be replaced with a crown, also called a cap. Dr. Kneib may also recommend a crown if your tooth is cracked.

A crown covers your tooth completely, fitting snugly at the gum line and protecting what remains of the natural tooth. These may be of an all-ceramic material, all-metal, or a combination of the two. There are many advantages to porcelain or ceramic crowns:

  • Reflects light with a natural, healthy glow
  • No dark metal lines
  • Appearance blends well with other teeth
  • Great for front teeth

Dr. Kneib may also recommend a bridge or implant be utilized to replace one or more missing teeth.

A high-quality porcelain crown that we fully recommend is Ivoclar Vivident's e.Max crown. The benefits of the product include high strength, high durability, and aesthetic appeal all in one.

Dental Crown FAQs

What are dental crowns? 

Teeth are often restored with fillings of silver or composite plastics. These materials can often accomplish the aim of replacing the part of the tooth that has been lost for a strong and good-looking result.

However, there comes a point when the damage to the tooth has removed too much structure to hold a filling. The restoration must be done by a technique that will attach to the remaining tooth, stand up under heavier use, and meet more elaborate cosmetic requirements.

The crown is the dental restoration that can strengthen and restore the entire top of a tooth. The crown can also be part of the attachment of a fixed bridge for the replacement of teeth. The tooth is strengthened because it is covered from the outside with a casting of metal or ceramic that will wrap up and splint the tooth.

The chewing of the tooth can be improved because it can be reshaped to more efficiently match the opposing teeth. A crown can improve cosmetics by the use of modern ceramic processes that produce translucency and color that is more natural than has ever been possible.

A high-quality porcelain crown that we fully recommend is Ivoclar Vivident's e.Max crown. The benefits of the product include high strength, high durability, and esthetic appeal all in one. For more information ask about it when you come to visit us.

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