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Zirconia Crowns

Introduction Zirconia crowns are one of the most common tooth-colored crown options patients hear about today. A dentist may recommend one for a cracked molar, a tooth with a large old filling, a tooth that has had root canal treatment, a worn-down tooth, or a back tooth that needs a strong restoration but still needs to look natural. Patients often ask simple-sounding questions: Is zirconia better than porcelain? Is it stronger than ceramic? Will it look fake? Is it safe? Will it wear down the tooth that bites against it? Is it worth the extra cost? The honest answer

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Flippers

A flipper is a type of removable dental prosthetic that is commonly used to replace one or more missing teeth. It is a lightweight, inexpensive, and relatively simple alternative to other types of dentures, such as traditional full or partial dentures. What is a flipper? A flipper is a removable dental prosthetic that is designed to replace one or more missing teeth. It is typically made of a flexible plastic material and is shaped to fit over the remaining teeth. Flippers are held in place by the natural suction of the mouth, or by a small wire or

Porcelain Crowns

Introduction A porcelain crown is one of the most common options patients ask about when they need a tooth restored and still want it to look natural. Maybe a tooth broke. Maybe an old filling is too large to repair again. Maybe a root-canal-treated tooth needs more protection. Or maybe a front tooth is dark, worn, misshapen, or covered by an old crown that no longer blends in. “Porcelain crown” sounds simple, but it can mean several different things in modern dentistry. Some crowns are porcelain fused to metal. Some are all-ceramic. Some are zirconia. Some are lithium disilicate.