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Which one among metal crown and non-metal crown is more beneficial to your teeth?
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The main difference between metal crowns and non-metal crowns is the material from which they are made. Metal crowns are typically made from gold, silver, or other metal alloys and are designed to match the color of your natural teeth. Non-metal crowns, on the other hand, are made from materials such as porcelain, ceramic, or resin and can be custom-made to match your natural tooth color.

Which one is more beneficial depends on your specific needs. Metal crowns are more durable and can last for a longer period of time, making them a good choice for molars and other heavily used teeth. Non-metal crowns, however, provide a more natural look and feel and are less likely to cause irritation to the gum tissue. Additionally, non-metal crowns are less likely to cause discoloration of the surrounding teeth. Ultimately, it is up to you and your dentist to decide which material is best for your teeth.

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Difference between the metal and non-metal crown is that, metal crown is made of some metal like chromium, molebdenum, palladium, even Gold etc, however nickel is not used; while non-metal crown is made of zirconium. The zirconia nonmetal is not the mineral zircon that is used for making costume jewelry, zirconia dental crowns are popular and advised by the dental health experts.
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First of all, crowns that are used in the posterior have a core material. This is either porcelain type core material. Then more esthetic porcelain material is placed over the top of the core material. For many years metal has been used as the core material. This is for strength. The porcelain is bonded to the metal. porcelain fused to the metal crowns are typically opaque than ceramic crowns. The other problem that some people have is that porcelain and metal crowns can show a darker line if the gum tissue reduces.

All ceramic crowns can either made without a core is called a porcelain jacket crown. These crowns relay on a bond between the underlying tooth and porcelain for strength.

Porcelain/metal crowns still have their place in dentistry. All-ceramic crowns provide great esthetics and show promise for a long-term result. There are many factors associated with crown choice -bitting force, area of the mouth, surrounding colors of other teeth are just a few.

I use both all-ceramic and porcelain/metal crowns(and even gold crowns when indicated). Most dentist recommends Acero crowns for its durability and longevity.
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Metals used in the preparation of metal-ceramic dental crowns are chromium, molybdenum, and palladium. Nickel is abandoned due to allergic reactions. The outer part of the crowns is ceramic while the core is made of combinations of these metals. And the crowns are made by hand

The non-metal crowns are made only of zirconium - zirconium dioxide-ZrO2. Here the crowns are designed with the help of the computer-based 3D scanner.

Both the metal and non-metal dental crowns have its own advantages and disadvantages. The non-metal dental crowns are much harder than the metal crowns. The metal crowns are more beneficial for their higher elasticity.

In addition, the Dental crowns can also be made using an alloy of gold and platinum, but it is completely withdrawn due to high prices.
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Metal crowns are a good choice for out-of-sight molars it can rarely chip or break and also withstand biting and chewing forces. It is not toxic, they are more reliable than tooth-colored options. Non-metal dental crowns are constructed out of ceramic or porcelain it becomes more popular because they have many different benefits.
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In comparison to strength metal crowns have great durability compared to porcelain crowns, but when it comes to appearance metal crown does not appear natural. 
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Metal crowns are typically made of gold, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or other alloys. Non-metal crowns, sometimes referred to as "all-ceramic" crowns, are made from a variety of materials such as porcelain or zirconia. 

Metal crowns tend to be more durable and less prone to fractures than non-metal crowns. Metal crowns also can last longer than non-metal crowns in many cases. However, metal crowns are more obvious in the mouth and they may cause a slight darkening of the adjacent teeth. 

Non-metal crowns have a more natural appearance and can better mimic the colour and translucency of natural teeth. They are also less likely to cause allergic reactions than metal crowns, which may be beneficial for some patients. 

Ultimately, the best choice of crown material will depend on the patient's needs, dental history, and preferences. It is important to discuss your options with your dentist so that the best choice can be made for your individual situation.
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The main difference between metal crowns and non-metal crowns is that metal crowns are designed to be placed on top of your teeth, while non-metal crowns are designed to be placed on the bottom of your teeth.
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Metal crowns are strong and durable but less aesthetic, while non-metal crowns provide a more natural look. The choice depends on personal preference and tooth location.
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Metal dental crowns offer superior strength compared with ceramic crowns, but they do not offer the same level of aesthetic benefit. Ultimately, metal dental crowns being an appropriate solution depends on the location of the teeth being repaired and the preference of the patient.
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