When you need a crown to repair damage or address cavities, we can offer a lifelike one that blends with your smile. Placement can offer a natural-looking and long-lasting solution for your oral health issues. In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist talks about how we create our custom dental crowns.
When Teeth Need a Restoration
When should your smile receive a full restoration? The dental crown covers the entire visible portion of your tooth, which means we can address an array of cosmetic and restorative concerns. For example, we can treat tooth decay too severe for a filling. In addition, we can complete a root canal treatment for an infected tooth. Placement could improve overall bite balance and chewing function to prevent issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). We can lengthen worn down teeth too! If you have issues with missing teeth, then one or two could support a bridge, while one could restore a single tooth dental implant.
Our Lifelike Materials
When possible, we opt for lifelike materials when we create and place a dental restoration. For the front facing teeth, we often use all-porcelain, as this material can be shaded to blend with the tooth and offers the same translucence as natural enamel. In addition, the material can absorb daily bite forces and pressures, offering a durable chewing surface and long-lasting repair. The side and rear teeth must endure greater bite forces, so we may instead use porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia, which are more durable and can also be shaded to offer a lifelike appearance, so you feel confident in your smile.
Crafting and Placement
How do we place them? To begin, our team will numb the tooth and then remove outer structure to make room for the crown. Next, we will take detailed images of the tooth with digital technology, using the information in a lab setting to design and craft the finished restoration. Once complete, you will return to the office so we can check the fit and if needed, make some final adjustments. We then attach it with a powerful bonding agent. With proper oral hygiene habits like brushing and flossing, you can help your crown truly last. We also want to see you every six months for a checkup and cleaning!
If you have any questions about how we secure a crown, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile without hesitation!
Are You Ready for a Dental Restoration?
Our team wants to return your smile to optimal health, function, and beauty with a custom dental restoration. To schedule an appointment with Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX, call (214) 851-0130.
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