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James Shaner DDS

520 West Pine Street = Farmington MO = 63640 = (573) 756-4245
 

Dental crowns are made of ...

 

At James Shaner DDS our dental crowns are most often made of gold or porcelain.   Crowns also can be made of stainless steel, but those crowns are often temporary and not designed for long-term wear.

Porcelain crowns usually are built on a metal base, which fits snugly over the natural tooth.  We will choose a porcelain that matches the color of your natural teeth.

Porcelain crowns usually are so carefully matched in color, they cannot be distinguished from your natural teeth.  Many people choose porcelain crowns for their cosmetic appearance and the confidence it gives them.

New materials are now available that allow the use of "all-ceramic" crowns in some cases.  They have a beautiful life-like appearance and short-term studies support their success, with long-term trials ongoing.

Crowns also can be made of all gold.  Some people prefer not to use gold because it stands out from the other teeth in appearance.  At the same time, if the crown is on a back molar, some people feel the cosmetic issue is not a big one.  At James Shaner DDS we will discuss the types of materials available if we recommend a crown.

Call us at (573) 756-4245 for a complete evaluation of your cosmetic needs.

 

 

 


Dental Crowns
In Farmington Missouri and the surrounding
Fredericktown - Park Hills - Bonne Terre - Doe Run MO areas.

 Dr. Shaner is licensed to perform all listed services as a general dentist. This provider is not a
specialist in prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, cosmetic, whitening, implants and
non-specialty interest areas that require no specific educational training to advertise this service.

Conscious sedation is taught as a part of post-graduate residency programs approved by the
American Dental Association.  Dr. Shaner has not completed an American Dental Association
approved residency program in which conscious sedation is taught.