Dental crowns are placed in one of three categories: restorative, cosmetic and protective. They are restorative, because they save teeth even if the root is the sole functional part. They are cosmetic, because they are used by patients to have a stunning smile. And, they are protective, because a crown that is situated on a dental implant will save neighboring teeth from harm.

There are three varieties of Wilkes-Barre dental crowns: metal, porcelain, and hybrid. Metal crowns can either be alloys from nickel, chromium, palladium, gold, or titanium. Alloys help metals get attributes that they don't have in their natural form.

Alloys are built by merging at least two different metals together. I blend their characteristics so as to produce a hybrid that is more multi-purpose than any one characteristic by itself. I most prefer gold crowns.

Gold crowns are able to endure a lot of wear and tear. Crowns made from porcelain are clear, so they can be made to blend in with your natural teeth and don't have to be hidden in the back of your mouth.

When I bring hybrids into the picture, the metal is situated at the contact spot where your natural tooth meets the crown. The porcelain comprises the outer surface. That way, you get the strength of the metal crown and the visual appeal of the porcelain crown in a single item.

The cost of a Wilkes-Barre dental crown constructed from these three substances will vary. Porcelain will cost you about 20 percent more than gold. Hybrid dental crowns, being the most versatile, will lighten your wallet the most. The gold on gold crowns, though precious, can be applied lightly while still maintaining the properties of gold. Hence, gold crowns are in the mid-range as far as price goes.