With outstanding advantages and reasonable prices, does Titan porcelain crown turn black is a question of many people. Let’s find out with BIK International Dental Clinic in the article below!
1. Are Titan Porcelain Teeth Good?
Titan Porcelain Teeth are made from an alloy containing 4-6% Titanium and have a strength 4-5 times higher than real teeth. Therefore, this type of porcelain teeth can effectively restore chewing function and bring high aesthetics to customers who need porcelain crowns. So are Titan Porcelain Teeth good? Here are the advantages and disadvantages of Titan Porcelain Teeth:
1.1. Advantages of Titan porcelain teeth
Titan porcelain teeth can withstand 4-5 times more force than natural teeth, ensuring that customers can comfortably chew their favorite foods.
The Titanium material used to make this type of porcelain teeth is completely harmless to the human body and is suitable for everyone’s physical condition, so it does not cause discomfort or irritation
The price of Titan porcelain teeth is quite reasonable, 3-4 times lower than that of all-ceramic crowns
1.2. Disadvantages of Titan porcelain teeth
– Titan porcelain teeth have a slightly opaque white color, not providing a natural color like all-ceramic teeth.
– Oxidation occurs, causing the gum line to turn black after a period of use.
– Tooth sensitivity may occur when using food that is too hot or too cold.
2. Does Titan porcelain crown turn black?
2.1. When light shines on
Because the inner core is made of metal and is covered with a layer of porcelain on the outside, when light shines on the porcelain layer, it will be blocked by the metal layer. Therefore, the black shadow of the metal can now clearly appear on the porcelain surface.
2.2. When used for a period of time
The metal frame of Titan porcelain teeth is very susceptible to oxidation in the oral cavity after about 2-3 years of use. This will cause the gum line to turn black, which will reduce the aesthetics as well as affect the overall health of the porcelain-covered person.
In addition, in some cases, due to the doctor grinding the stump incorrectly or the porcelain teeth being crafted incorrectly, there will also be a black color at the base of the tooth.
3. What to do if Titan porcelain teeth turn black?
According to experts, when Titan porcelain teeth turn black, it is best to redo the porcelain teeth. Because even if you whiten your teeth or clean them, the oxidized metal part cannot return to its original state. When redoing porcelain teeth, you should choose a reputable dental clinic to perform the porcelain crown procedure correctly, avoiding gaps that allow bacteria to accumulate and cause gingivitis.
4. How to care for Titan porcelain teeth
4.1. Take good care of your teeth
The most common cause of blackening of the gum line of Titan porcelain teeth is receding gums, tooth decay, etc. Therefore, a good oral care regimen will help to prolong the time that Titan teeth turn black:
– Brush your teeth at least twice a day to remove food debris from your teeth.
– Combine with dental floss and mouthwash to completely remove food debris left between teeth while helping to clean the oral cavity completely.
– Choose toothpaste containing fluoride to help strengthen real teeth.
4.2. Choose high-quality Titan porcelain teeth
In poor-quality Titan porcelain teeth, the composition of the Titan core will be mixed with many other compounds and contain compounds that irritate and inflame the gum line. Therefore, customers should choose a reputable dental clinic for porcelain teeth, using genuine Titan porcelain teeth to prolong the time before Titan porcelain teeth turn black.
5. Which type of porcelain teeth should you choose to avoid blackening of the gum line?
To avoid blackening of the gum line and having to redo porcelain teeth after only a few years
5.1. Zirconia all-ceramic teeth
Zirconia all-ceramic teeth are made of an inner core made of Zirconia porcelain and covered with a layer of porcelain on the outside to create color, to ensure a natural color like real teeth. This type of porcelain teeth is made entirely of porcelain material, so it does not appear black when exposed to light and does not cause blackening of the gum line after a period of use. Due to its high abrasion resistance, the lifespan of Zirconia all-ceramic teeth can be up to 20 years.
5.2. Cercon HT all-ceramic teeth
Cercon HT all-ceramic teeth are considered an improved version of Cercon Zirconia porcelain teeth. Compared to other types of porcelain teeth, Cercon HT porcelain teeth can significantly improve aesthetics such as: Clearer color, less opaque. This is also a suitable choice for customers who need porcelain crowns for front teeth. In addition, the thickness of Cercon HT porcelain teeth is only from 0.3 – 0.5mm, so the tooth grinding ratio when installing porcelain crowns will also be less, helping to preserve the maximum real teeth.
So Titan porcelain teeth will turn black due to the metal oxidation process in the oral cavity after a few years of use. To overcome this situation, customers should choose all-ceramic porcelain teeth or choose to have Titan porcelain crowns performed at a reputable dental address to avoid bad complications after porcelain crowns, while prolonging the life of Titan porcelain teeth.
