ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
Dental Composites | |
Strong and durable | Tooth sensitivity |
Tooth colored | Technique sensitive |
Single visit for fillings | Costs more than dental amalgam |
Resists breaking | Shrinkage |
Maximum amount of tooth preserved | Leakage over time |
Does not corrode | |
Frequency of repair or replacement is low | |
Aesthetic Posts | |
Good retention without extensive tooth preparation | Restorative material’s strength not increased |
Less time consuming | Induces stress |
Less expensive | Increased chances root canal perforation |
Ceramic Crowns | |
Esthetics | Expensive |
Low thermal conductivity | Technique sensitive |
No galvanic reactions | Post-operative pain from cementation |
Biocompatible | Excessive wear of opposing tooth |
CAD/CAM for Ceramic Restoration | |
Independence | Cost |
Reduced potential inaccuracies | Requirement of training |
Single appointment | |
Increased productivity | |
Ceramic Veneers | |
Esthetics | Brittle |
Stain resistant | Irreversible application process |
Durable | Cost |
Smooth, translucent surface provides a natural appearance | Tooth sensitivity |