A crown constructed of either of these materials yields positive cosmetic results with porcelain creating a more natural look than the heavier look of full ceramic.
What is a crown porcelain ceramic hub.
For this reason an all porcelain crown is typically used to repair decay on teeth within the smile zone whereas a fully ceramic crown is most often used in the rear of the mouth.
Cerec stands for chairside.
They match your surrounding teeth in shape size and color.
All ceramic and all porcelain crowns may look more natural but they re usually not as strong as the metal or porcelain fused to metal versions.
The best option for front teeth restorations.
A popular choice is the cerec crown which is often made out of a very strong ceramic and is designed created and installed using computer assisted technology.
All ceramic or all porcelain dental crowns provide better natural color match than any other crown type and may be more suitable for people with metal allergies.
That means no metal is used so they are toxic free.
The types of ceramics used to make them are typically no more abrasive than dental enamel itself gold crowns have this advantage too in comparison the type of porcelain used to make pfm crowns can be very abrasive to opposing teeth and dental restorations and cause significant wear of.
All resin crowns tend to wear down faster too.
However the main disadvantages of porcelain crowns are.
Porcelain or ceramic crowns provide the best and most natural look.