I’m scheduling consultations with three dentists in the area because I want to replace four missing teeth with dental implants. Which dental implant abutment brands and crowns should I ask for? I want my implants and crowns to last and look good. They cost too much for anything less. Thank you! Kingsley from NJ
Kingsley,
We understand your concerns about getting quality dental implants. However, finding a dentist with expertise and artistic vision is essential to getting healthy, beautiful results. Dictating which materials and techniques the dentist uses can hinder the desired outcome.
Imagine asking an artist to create a series of paintings for your home or office. Would you tell the artist which materials to use? Doing so would stifle the artist’s creativity and hinder the overall aesthetic appeal of the artwork. Instead, choosing a skilled artist who will use the necessary tools and materials for your requirements is best.
Similarly, when pursuing cosmetic dental procedures, it’s essential to trust the expertise of your chosen dentist. After conducting thorough research and selecting a qualified professional, allow them to assess your oral health and understand your aesthetic goals. Trust your dentist to choose the most suitable brands and materials for your needs, ensuring a healthy and personalized smile.
Periodontists, specialists in dental implants, possess the in-depth knowledge and experience necessary to select high-quality implants best suited to your oral anatomy and treatment plan.
Why Requesting Specific Brands of Dental Materials Isn’t Enough
Even if you could meticulously research and select specific materials, you would need to consider the dentist’s skills and experience with those materials to achieve the desired clinical and aesthetic outcomes effectively.
Understanding Gumline Darkness with Dental Crowns
It’s a common misconception that specific dental crowns, such as those made from porcelain fused to gold or white metals, will eliminate the appearance of a dark line at the gumline. All metals used in dental crowns, regardless of color, can exhibit a visible line at the gumline where the crown meets the natural tooth structure. While the color of this line may vary (black instead of gray), it will still be discernible.
Advanced bonding techniques with pure ceramic crowns can eliminate this dark line. However, other methods, such as cutting the metal back at the margin, can minimize its visibility but not eliminate it.
Zirconium oxide is a highly versatile material for dental crowns due to its exceptional strength and opaque white color. While not transparent, it allows a skilled dental technician to skillfully layer translucent ceramic with it to create highly lifelike and aesthetically pleasing restorations.
Prioritize a dentist’s expertise and artistic vision to increase the likelihood of achieving a beautiful, functional, and long-lasting smile. Look for dentist with extensive post-graduate training in implantology and cosmetic dentistry.
Baton Rouge family dentist Dr. Ryan Perry has MDI and Zimmer dental implant training. Read how Dr. Perry strives to provide some of the best dental care in Baton Rouge.