What is Porcelain Crown?

There are two types of porcelain dental crowns: full ceramic (empres) dental crown or metal ceramic dental crown. The main material of these crown types is porcelain. However, the substructure supporting the crown in treatment can be either metal or ceramic. When making porcelain dental crowns, consideration is given to the individual’s natural tooth color. Porcelain dental crowns are made according to the person’s tooth color. Depending on the location of the tooth to be crowned, the type of dental crown may vary.

Metal-supported porcelain crowns are crowns with a metal substructure to enhance the durability of the porcelain crown. Metal-supported porcelain crowns preserve the aesthetic properties of porcelain while enhancing its durability. The metal substructure is located at the bottom of the crown, and the porcelain crown is attached to this metal substructure. This structure provides greater durability to the crown and better withstands chewing forces. However, metal-supported porcelain crowns do not perfectly match the natural tooth color aesthetically because they contain metal. Therefore, they are sometimes not preferred for use in visible areas. However, they are commonly used in areas with less aesthetic concern, such as the back teeth, to provide durability.