Years back, dentists used Full Caste Crowns – these are crowns made entirely of metal, and have since been outdated. These crowns are very problematic, being that they don’t resemble natural teeth, and leave a metallic taste in the mouth. Additionally, full caste crowns can interfere with a patient’s bite.

The next type of crown that came about per PFM (porcelain fused to metal) crowns, which were a drastic improvement from their predecessor. While these crowns more closely resemble natural teeth, they still contain metal – not the best material to use. When metals are used, however, dentists will opt for precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum. This is because these metal leave no metallic taste, and are extremely unlikely to cause allergic reactions.

Now we reach the type of crowns used today – e-max crowns. These crowns contain no metal whatsoever, and perfectly mimic your natural teeth. It should be noted that metal appliances are avoided as much as possible in cosmetic dentistry treatment, due to the reasons listed above.

Do you think crowns may be right for you? Contact the Advanced Dental Care office, and our knowledgeable staff will happily guide you towards the best cosmetic dentistry treatment. Or, visit us online below to learn even more!

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Meet Dr. Wilson Duong

Dr. Wilson Duong (The Best Dentist in Brooklyn) was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He is a second generation American and first in his family to earn a college degree and become a dentist. He accidentally discovered his passion for dentistry during the summer of 2005, when he took a job as a dental assistant.

He graduated from SUNY Stony Brook with a bachelor of science in biochemistry. Dr. Duong went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University College of Dentistry, with honors in aesthetic dentistry. After graduation, Dr. Duong completed a one year general practice residency at NYU-Lutheran Medical Center, a level 1 trauma hospital, where he received extensive training in general dentistry and surgery. It was during this time that he developed a keen interest for endodontics. However he decided to practice general dentistry for 2 years, to develop himself as a more well-rounded dentist, before returning to NYU to specialize in endodontics.

During his specialty training, Dr. Duong had the privilege to be trained by some of the most influential endodontists in the field. Although his official training has come to an end, he is remains an avid learner and educator. Dr. Duong is an active member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, and a specialist member of the American Association of Endodontists. He is currently board eligible by the American Board of Endodontics and holds a position at NYU Department of Endodontics as an adjunct clinical instructor.

When not negotiating through the labyrinth of the root canal system, Dr. Duong enjoys DIY projects, especially in the kitchen. With no formal training in the culinary arts, Dr. Duong learns through trial and error, with instructions from Google University. When given enough time away from the office, Dr. Duong tries to explore the world outside of New York City.

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Dr. Aaron Moskowitz is an East Brunswick, NJ native, and he received his undergraduate degree from University of Maryland, College Park (Go Terps!) double majoring in Criminology/Criminal Justice and Pre-Medicine. Dr. Moskowitz completed his DDS studies at NYU College of Dentistry graduating at the top of his class. While completing his dental training, he was able to be part of the very prestigious Honors in Implant Dentistry Course. Upon finishing his predoctoral program, Dr. Moskowitz completed a one year residency at The Mt. Sinai Hospital in Manhattan.

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