Are Dental Crowns Natural Looking?

Yes dental crowns can look very natural. A good crown should not stand out in your smile. It should fit in with the teeth around it so after some time you stop seeing it. That is really the goal.

What Makes a Crown Look Natural?

Colour gets a lot of focus. Shape is just as important. A crown that is the color can still look obvious if it is too wide or too square. The dentist needs to think about the teeth to it and how your smile looks together.

Matching Your Tooth Colour

Your teeth are usually not one color. Front teeth often have changes from the gumline to the edge and natural enamel has a little see-through quality. A skilled dentist and dental lab take those details into account when making the crown.

• A warm color often looks more real than a crown that is very white especially when the teeth around it have natural color.

• Texture is important too. A smooth surface can reflect light differently than nearby enamel, which is one reason some crowns stand out.

Which Crown Materials Look Most Natural?

Zirconia is another choice. New zirconia crowns can look very natural although how they look depends on the type of zirconia and how the crown is made. For a tooth I would care more about the specific material and the lab making it than just seeing the word “zirconia” on a treatment plan.

Front Teeth Need Extra Care

Front teeth are different. Their size, shape and position are very visible when you speak or smile small differences are easier to see. The dentist may look at photos of your smile. Check the surrounding teeth before the crown is made.

This is where talking helps. If you want the crown to look natural of very bright say so. Show your dentist what you mean if you have a look in mind.

Can People Tell You Have a Crown?

A crown can look obvious if the color is wrong the shape does not fit the teeth around it. The gumline does not fit naturally. Crowns that do not match well tend to stand out for the reason good ones do not. They look like something added to the smile.

That reaction is really telling. When a crown looks right it does not get in your way.

How to Get a Looking Dental Crown

• Talk about your preferred color before the crown is made because changing ideas after that can be awkward quickly.

• If the crown is for a tooth ask how the shape will match the teeth next to it. That small detail can make a difference.

• Photos taken in light are helpful especially if you are worried about how the crown will look outside the dental office.

Your dentist should also check how the crown looks from angles. A tooth can look fine on but look a little thick from the side. Small changes during the process are worth making.

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