The Porcelain Crown
Views On Dental Health
Gary S. Rafal, D.D.S.

If you have a tooth that should be crowned to save it, you will probably want your dentist to use the best and longest lasting material available as long as it’s within your budget. One of the finest materials available is porcelain because of its strength and durability as well as its appearance. In one technique, porcelain is fused with a strong metal to increase its strength. Once in place, it can withstand the hardest biting force with minimal danger of fracturing.

A porcelain crown, as in all tooth crowning procedures, will require preparation of the tooth to fit the crown onto the restored tooth. Once the crown has been cast and the porcelain fused, it will be properly shaped and colored to match your other teeth to insure both a good match as well as good chewing efficiency. It should serve your needs well for many years, providing you maintain good oral hygiene at home and have regular dental checkups.

The office of Dr. Gary S. Rafal

is located at 9915 SeaviewAve.

For an appointment, call

(718) 763 7799

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