For years, metals such as gold and silver were the main materials used in dental restorations such as fillings, inlays, onlays, crowns, and bridges. Although these materials are strong and durable, they fail to replicate the look of natural teeth, causing some people to consider them unsightly and undesirable. Others, too, cannot receive these restorations because of metal allergies.
Dalton Dental uses only non-metal dental materials in its dental restorations. We offer all-ceramic tooth-colored restorations that accurately imitate the look and function of your natural teeth to restore your smile and bring back your self-confidence. With tooth-colored restorations, neither you nor anyone else can distinguish between your natural and restored teeth.
Advantages of All-Ceramic/Tooth-Colored Restorations
Our dental restorations can do more than improve your smile. They maintain the appearance of a natural tooth while offering superior strength and durability. Here are some of the major benefits of all-ceramic restorations:
Attractive Appearance
Metal restorations stick out like a sore thumb, making it obvious that you’ve had dental work done. All ceramic restorations don’t just accurately match the shade of your other teeth. Still, they also have similar reflective properties to tooth enamel, making them nearly indistinguishable from your natural teeth.
Strength and Durability
The selling point for metal dental restorations has always been their strength, but advances in all-ceramic restorations have made them comparably tough. Combine that with the fact that they maintain a natural look; the advantage goes to all-ceramic options.
All-ceramic restorations also last longer on average than any other dental restoration material. Restorations made of metal often last around 10 to 15 years, while all-ceramic restorations can last up to 20 years.
Resistance to Stains and Discoloration
There’s no point in getting a tooth-colored dental restoration if it will become stained or discolored. All ceramic restorations are highly resistant to staining, so you don’t have to avoid coffee, tea, wine, or anything else that might cause discoloration.
Safe for People with Metal Allergies
Some people cannot receive metal dental restorations because they have metal allergies. If you are one of these people, all-ceramic dental restorations might solve your problem.