At Family Dental Group our dental crowns are most often made of porcelain, usually baked on thimbles of high strength ceramics or gold alloys which fit snugly over the natural tooth. The newer "all-ceramic" crowns have an extremely life-like appearance, and are especially useful in the front of the mouth. Many people choose porcelain crowns for their cosmetic appearance and the confidence it gives them.

Occasionally crowns are made from high strength tooth colored "super-resins".

All of these crowns are usually so carefully matched in color that they cannot be distinguished from your natural teeth.

Crowns also can be made of all gold. Some people prefer not to use gold because it stands out from the other teeth in appearance. At the same time, if the crown is on a back molar, some people feel the cosmetic issue is not important.

At Family Dental Group we will discuss the types of materials available if we recommend a crown. Call us at (203) DEN-TIST (336-8478) for a complete evaluation of your cosmetic needs.