Porcelain Crowns, Veneers & Bridges

White Bear Lake, MN

Lake Area Dental - Dr. Stephen Jaksa

PORCELAIN CROWNS

Crowns are most often used to restore teeth when a tooth is fractured or when there is insufficient tooth structure left to restore the tooth with a filling.

There are different types of porcelain crowns available, including porcelain to gold, porcelain to zirconia and all porcelain. Dr. Jaksa will advise you which material is best for your situation. All porcelain crowns are the most esthetic and best used on anterior (front) teeth. These are not the treatment of choice for posterior (back) teeth due to strength issues.

Porcelain fused to gold crowns have excellent strength and for many years were the profession’s standard for use anywhere in the mouth. We now have better esthetic choices and these crowns when used, are most often used on posterior teeth. The metal understructure should always be a gold alloy.

Porcelain to zirconia crowns (Lava™) are a newer choice. This crown offers excellent fit, strength and esthetics.
It is technology from 3M™ - ESPE™. The crown has a zirconia coping which fits to the tooth. This is important for strength and fit. Porcelain is then added to the zirconia coping understructure. Lava crowns were introduced several years ago and Dr. Jaksa has been involved since their inception.

Crowns are considered long term restorations if meticulously and correctly placed. The margin between the restoration or crown and the tooth must have a perfect seal.

PORCELAIN VENEERS

Porcelain veneers are micro thin porcelain restorations permanently placed on the front of a tooth. They can result in excellent esthetics and durability if used in the correct situation and properly placed. They can be used to change tooth shape, tooth color, tooth position, tooth contour and close gaps. There are different names or types of veneers. Dr. Jaksa has the experience and skills to offer you the best procedure and dental veneer type for your particular treatment plan.

PORCELAIN BRIDGES

A bridge is a restoration to replace a missing tooth or teeth. We now have a new choice in dental materials called porcelain to zirconia which has greatly improved esthetics. It is permanently attached to the prepared teeth and if properly placed can offer beautiful esthetics and durability. The restoration can be completed in two appointments

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