1 / Dental porcelain is one of the most used materials for the reconstruction of the lost natural dental structure, because thanks to its properties we can use it to solve functional and aesthetic problems.

2 / dental porcelain has many positive properties, which are listed :

• Chemically inert and biocompatible.
• Base thermal and electrical conductivity.
• Compression resistant.
• Excellent potential to simulate the appearance of natural teeth.
• Currently it is also used to make porcelain veneers, and dental inlays, thanks to the great aesthetics that provides.

What is a porcelain crown ?

A dental crown is similar to a hat that has the shape of a real tooth. A crown is placed over a tooth damaged by a fracture, to cover and protect it by restoring its shape, aesthetics, size and strength.

Once cemented, a dental crown completely covers the tooth permanently. Porcelain is the material that is mainly used for the manufacture of crowns since it has the most aesthetic qualities. So a crown looks like a real tooth, by its shape and color.

3 / Reasons Why a crown is needed

There are several reasons why a tooth needs a crown :

Protect a weakened tooth (e.g. from decay) from breaking, or to keep a cracked tooth together ;

Restore an already broken or severely worn tooth ;

Cover and support a tooth that has a large filling (filling) when there is not much healthy dental material left.

Cover a poorly formed or severely discolored tooth ;

In situations where a tooth is severely affected, the porcelain crown becomes the ideal solution to restore strength, aesthetics and durability in the very long term.