What is Ceramco metal ceramic teeth? Ceramco metal porcelain teeth were born to overcome tooth defects at a reasonable cost for all users. So what are Ceramco porcelain teeth and are they good? Let’s explore with Bally Dental in the article below.
What is Ceramco metal ceramic teeth?
Ceramco porcelain teeth are a line of metal porcelain teeth with a 2-layer structure. The inner layer is made of Ni-Cr or Cr-Co metal. The outer layer is Ceramco porcelain to bring the same feeling as real teeth to the user.
Ceramco metal porcelain teeth are made in the United States. Therefore, the line of metal porcelain teeth applying US manufacturing techniques always ensures absolute quality and aesthetics. In addition, Ceramco porcelain teeth have a lifespan of up to 5 years or more if properly cared for and used.
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Are Ceramco metal porcelain teeth good?
Although manufactured using US technology, Ceramco metal ceramic teeth also have certain advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages of Ceramco metal ceramic teeth:
- Safe, durable material
The metal core inside and the porcelain layer covered on the outside of Ceramco ceramic teeth are both good materials, friendly to humans. Ceramco teeth have been tested and licensed for use by the Ministry of Health.
- Cost savings
Because they are metal ceramic teeth, Ceramco has a cheap price, lower than the current ceramic teeth (non-metal ceramic teeth) on the market. This is considered a ceramic tooth line that can save optimal costs, suitable for most customers.
- Beautiful teeth, durable color, good chewing ability
Ceramco metal ceramic teeth are quite durable and have good resistance to force and heat. Users can comfortably chew without worrying about the problem of chipped, cracked teeth, etc…
Disadvantages of Ceramco metal ceramic teeth:
- Aesthetic limitations
Because the internal structure is made of metal, after a period of use, the gum line will appear oxidized, causing a darkening phenomenon. In addition, Ceramco ceramic teeth do not ensure good durability and transparency of the teeth, so they only ensure aesthetics at a relative level.
It will be suitable for use in the molar position. If the aesthetics are high, it is not the best solution.
- Low lifespan
Compared to other high-end all-ceramic teeth, Ceramco metal ceramic teeth have a relatively low lifespan, usually from 5-7 years if well cared for. This is also considered the biggest disadvantage of this type of ceramic teeth.
How much does Ceramco metal ceramic teeth cost?
The price of Ceramco metal ceramic crowns is quite suitable for many different users. Especially for those with average income and not too demanding on aesthetics. Normally, Ceramco porcelain teeth cost an average of about 1-3 million VND. The price will vary depending on the quality, service and policy of each dental clinic.
If the cost of Ceramco porcelain teeth is lower than the above, you also need to be careful. Because it could be false advertising or if you use poor quality fake porcelain teeth, it can easily cause consequences later. In addition, many dental clinics have implemented the form of cosmetic porcelain teeth with 0% cost. You can learn right away to ease your financial worries.
Instructions for caring for Ceramco porcelain teeth at the dental clinic
To ensure the durability and increase the lifespan of Ceramco metal porcelain teeth, you must pay close attention to how to care for your teeth and daily habits.
Here are some instructions from dentists on how to care for your teeth when using Ceramco porcelain crowns:
- Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a toothbrush containing fluoride. Use a small, soft toothbrush and brush gently throughout the entire brushing process.
- Do not chew hard, chewy foods near the porcelain crown. Limit eating foods that are too hard or too chewy.
- Do not use carbonated or dark-colored foods or drinks because they can cause the porcelain teeth to turn yellow, making them unsightly.
- Do not use a water flosser near the Ceramco porcelain crown, because some water flossers have high pressure that can damage and affect the durability of the porcelain teeth.
- Visit the dentist every 6 months to assess the condition of the porcelain teeth. At the same time, diagnose and treat oral problems early.
Ceramco porcelain crown procedure
The Ceramco porcelain crown procedure takes a relatively long time and requires careful preparation for each examination step until the porcelain crown procedure. If the preparation steps are not thorough, it will certainly greatly affect the restoration process of you and your family. Below are the steps to perform the Ceramco porcelain crown procedure that you and your family should not ignore:
- Step 1: Examination (X-ray) and appointment scheduling
In the first step, the patient will have a general oral examination by the doctor, and an X-ray if there is any oral disease (loose teeth, gingivitis). In addition, the patient will also have regular health check-ups such as blood pressure measurement, cardiovascular, … to ensure adequate conditions for the Ceramco porcelain crown procedure.
After the examination results, the doctor will advise and develop a porcelain crown treatment plan suitable for each person’s condition. At this time, everyone needs to pay attention to choosing porcelain teeth that are suitable for the type of teeth and the financial capacity of the family.
- Step 2: Oral hygiene and taking temporary dental impressions
After the examination and selection of suitable Ceramco porcelain teeth, the patient will have their teeth thoroughly cleaned, specifically including: Taking dental impressions, treating gingivitis, and oral hygiene. Next, the doctor will take temporary dental impressions to serve as a basis for the porcelain tooth manufacturing process.
- Step 3: Anesthesia, separating the tooth stump and taking impressions to make Ceramco porcelain teeth
In this step, the doctor will anesthetize the area of the tooth that needs to be covered with Ceramco porcelain. In cases where the tooth that needs to be covered has been imprinted, anesthesia will not be required. After anesthesia, the doctor will separate the tooth pulp and the tooth stump in the appropriate proportion to attach the porcelain tooth stump.
When the above process is completed, everyone will have their tooth stump imprinted to make porcelain teeth. At the same time, choose the type of Ceramco porcelain teeth that matches the color of each person’s porcelain teeth. When there are all the necessary jaw impressions, they will be sent to the dental department to make porcelain teeth.
However, during the waiting period for the teeth, the patient will be fitted with temporary teeth to preserve the tooth stump, serving the chewing and aesthetic process well.
- Step 4: Try on temporary porcelain teeth
In this step, the doctor will try on temporary Ceramco porcelain teeth to evaluate the adhesion, the suitability between the shape, size, … In particular, everyone needs to pay attention to chewing after porcelain coating so that the doctor can adjust the porcelain teeth until they can eat and chew best.
After trying, the doctor will temporarily attach the porcelain teeth to help the patient use and test the ability to chew with porcelain teeth. If there is anything unusual that makes people dissatisfied when using, notify the doctor immediately to fix and adjust accordingly.
- Step 5: Finish the Ceramco porcelain crown process and schedule a regular check-up appointment
Finally, when you are satisfied with the Ceramco porcelain crown, the doctor will proceed to attach the tooth to complete the porcelain crown process. In addition, everyone will be advised on how to preserve and clean the porcelain crown as well as schedule a regular check-up appointment every 6 months.
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Bally Dental – A reputable cosmetic porcelain crown dental clinic today
Bally Dental Clinic is a reputable porcelain crown restoration facility and is the most trusted choice of many patients today. Bally owns a CAD/CAM 3D porcelain crown manufacturing Labo system that ensures high precision in all sizes and colors as desired.
At the same time, it helps shorten the restoration process, without having to move many times to wait for the porcelain crown to be completed.
Bally is committed to choosing safe porcelain materials, genuine origin in countries such as Germany, the United States, and Korea.
In addition, the dentists are all highly qualified. Thanks to the above features, Bally hopes to bring you the perfect experience. The cosmetic process is safe and of high quality when performing porcelain crowns as well as our other services.
With the above information, we hope to help you understand more about Ceramco porcelain teeth. Visit Bally Dental Clinic to hear our team of skilled and experienced dentists provide more information as well as help you have the most long-lasting restoration solutions to keep your teeth healthy and beautiful.
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