Ceramic Crowns

When a tooth is mostly filling or heavily broken down, the best option for restoring and protecting the tooth is by placing a crown. Traditionally crowns have been made from metal and would have porcelain layered on top to try to give a natural looking tooth effect. Because the metal from the crown is dark grey generally this would be seen through the porcelain in particular around the gumline. You may have a crown that looks like this already or know someone that does.

The reason that crowns where traditionally made from metal was to provide support for the weak porcelain on top. At The Berkeley Clinic we use the most up to date technologies and materials offering you the patient a stronger, healthier metal free alternative. Not only is this stronger but it actually looks like a natural tooth. Just look at the photographs in our case studies to see the difference.