If you sport dental crowns or any such restorations in your mouth to reinforce damaged teeth, what material are they made out of? Many patients prefer their dental crowns and fillings to be fashioned from tooth-colored materials such as composite-resin or porcelain. Dr. Engelberg is dedicated to high-quality dental work which will be both functional and attractive. Try this quiz regarding your options for dental restorations to learn more.
Questions
Q1. True or false – Amalgam is a precious metal that is slightly less valuable than gold.
Q2. True or false – Mercury vapor exposure from removing an amalgam filling is more prevalent than keeping one in your mouth for your entire life.
Q3. True or false- You cannot request a particular dental material for restorative procedures and will have to go with the trend of the time.
Answers
A1. FALSE – Dental amalgam is not a singular precious metal, but rather an alloy of various metals mixed together. This makes amalgam much less expensive than solid gold or silver. Amalgam offers a similar strength to gold at a much less expensive cost.
A2. TRUE – Some people are still highly concerned with exposure to mercury from amalgam. For this reason, they opt to replace their fillings or crowns made from amalgam. However, the amount of mercury you are exposed to by wearing a metal dental restorations is very little. If you do choose to have fillings or crowns replaced with tooth-colored options, you will have some slight vapor exposure, but not anything to be concerned about from a health perspective.
A3. FALSE – You can partner with Dr. Engelberg to decide which material makes the most sense regarding your particular case. Cavities can be repaired by using ceramic restorations, but if your dental decay is on a back molar, you may want to consider metal or porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) for added strength from your restoration.
ABOUT YOUR LINCOLNSHIRE DENTIST:
Dr. Brent Engelberg and his highly-skilled team proudly serve patients and their families from Arlington Heights, IL, and all surrounding communities, including; Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, and the Northern and Northwest Chicago Suburbs. To learn more, schedule a consultation online, or call our office today at 847-259-8030.
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