Whether porcelain crowns can fix buck teeth depends on whether the buck teeth are severe or mild. However, porcelain crowns cannot completely treat severe buck teeth, but can only fix aesthetic defects in mild or moderate buck teeth. However, this is still the optimal solution for cases of only mild buck teeth because it can bring many outstanding benefits.
1. Can porcelain crowns fix buck teeth?
Aesthetic porcelain crowns are a method of replacing the old tooth body with a new layer of tooth. The material used to make this new tooth body can be completely pure porcelain or porcelain combined with an alloy layer inside. This method is often prescribed for cases such as: dead teeth, tooth decay, discolored teeth, yellow teeth, etc.
In cases of buck teeth, porcelain crowns are considered a simple method, saving more treatment time than braces. However, porcelain crowns can only fix mild and moderate buck teeth. The reason is that in the porcelain crown process, there is a step of grinding down the real tooth to support the porcelain crown above. If the buck teeth are too severe, the tooth grinding ratio is quite large, which can weaken the tooth due to the invasion too deep into the tooth tissue. In addition, porcelain crowns are only a temporary method to fix the defect, and after that, the customer still has to continue to treat buck teeth.
Compared to porcelain crowns, braces for buck teeth are a method chosen by many people because it has the effect of correcting teeth to the correct position, bringing aesthetic results without causing damage to bones and gums. When the treatment is completed, the misaligned bite will be corrected and the patient can comfortably chew without worrying about the teeth being affected as when using porcelain crowns.
2. In which cases is porcelain crown suitable to improve buck teeth?
Because porcelain crown is a method that only affects the teeth, the bones and bite are not affected, it can only be applied to the following cases:
– Mild buck teeth, mainly when the 2 front teeth are buck teeth
– Uneven, misaligned teeth but do not greatly affect the bite
– Chipped front teeth
– Cases of front teeth being spaced or having problems with tooth color can also consider using this method
3. Benefits of porcelain crowns for buck teeth
The outstanding benefits of porcelain crowns for buck teeth include:
4.1. Shorten treatment time
The biggest advantage of porcelain crowns for buck teeth is the time issue. Usually, it only takes about 2-3 days to fix buck teeth when applying this solution. As for braces, it takes about 1-3 years depending on the severity of each person.
4.2. Maximum aesthetic value
Porcelain crowns are designed to be personalized with the shape, size and color matching the real teeth, so they will bring comprehensive aesthetics. In addition, for people with natural yellow and stained enamel, re-covering the teeth can sometimes help to make the smile more confident and bright.
4.3. High durability
Certainly not as good as real teeth, but in terms of hardness, porcelain teeth are much more superior, some types of porcelain teeth can withstand 3 times more force than real teeth. The durability of regular porcelain teeth will depend on the type of porcelain teeth that the customer chooses. If using high-quality all-ceramic teeth, the lifespan can be up to 20 years or more if properly cared for.
5. Porcelain crown process for buck teeth
The porcelain crown process for buck teeth usually includes the following basic steps:
5.1. Examination and consultation
The doctor will conduct a general examination of oral health and take x-rays to clearly see the structure of the teeth and jaws. From the specific results obtained, the patient will be advised in detail on the treatment plan that can bring the highest efficiency.
5.2. Grinding teeth and taking jaw impressions
The real teeth will be ground according to a predetermined ratio to support the porcelain crown. The grinding of teeth is based on the criteria of preserving the real teeth as much as possible, not invading the gums nor affecting oral health.
Next, the doctor will take jaw impressions with specialized tools to be able to fabricate the porcelain teeth most accurately.
5.3. Trying on the porcelain crown on the tooth
After the Labo has finished making the porcelain teeth, the patient will be scheduled to come to the dentist to try on the porcelain crown on the ground teeth. At this point, the doctor will make adjustments until the customer is completely satisfied with the aesthetics and does not feel any discomfort or discomfort when attaching porcelain teeth.
5.4. Fixing porcelain teeth
The porcelain crown is firmly fixed with specialized dental adhesive and completes the porcelain crown procedure for buck teeth.
6. Price list for buck teeth porcelain crowns at BIK International Dental Clinic
So, porcelain crowns cannot completely fix buck teeth because they only affect the teeth and the jawbone is completely unaffected. This method can only temporarily fix the aesthetic defect in cases of mild and moderate buck teeth. However, to know exactly the right solution for your oral condition, customers should still go to a reputable dental facility for more detailed advice from a specialist.
