When a patient sees us for a cavity, we often help with a filling. But what if you have an oral health concern too severe for a filling? To repair and restore your smile, we may instead create and place a custom dental crown! In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist talks about restoring smiles with a dental crown, and how we ensure a lifelike appearance.
A Look at Our Full Restorations
A dental crown is a complete restoration that fits over the tooth being repaired, capping the structure above the gum line. Which means our team can use the restoration to take on a variety of restorative dental concerns, and our use of lifelike materials means we can do so with a cosmetic approach. When possible, we create them from all-porcelain, which is the most natural-looking option, and one that can be shaded to blend with your smile. These we typically reserve for the front teeth, those being the most visible. Since the side and rear teeth must absorb greater bite pressures, our team will often opt for porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia, which are more durable but again can be shaded to match surrounding teeth.
When You Need a Crown
When do we prescribe a dental crown for our patients? We may suggest one for a cavity too severe for a filling, or to complete a root canal when treating an infected tooth. Placement could address misshapen teeth or repair cracked or chipped teeth. When attached, we could use them to improve bite balance and chewing function too. If you have missing teeth, restorations could be used to secure a dental bridge in place or to even restore a single tooth dental implant!
Creating and Placing Them
How do we create and place your new dental restoration? To begin, we will take steps to ensure you are comfortable, such as administering a local anesthetic, before we remove structure to make room for the restoration. We then take detailed images and measurements of the prepared tooth with digital technology, using the information in a dental lab setting to design and craft them. When they are ready, you will return to the office so that we can attach it with a powerful bonding agent. You now have a restoration that can last for years to come and offer a lifelike appearance! If you have any questions about our dental crowns, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule Your Visit for Custom Treatment
Our team is eager to help you smile with confidence and avoid discomfort and oral health complications down the road. Contact Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX by calling 214-851-0130 to schedule your next appointment for our restorative treatments.
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