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Improving the strength and appearance of damaged teeth.
Crowns are a type of cosmetic restoration that can strengthen a tooth or enhance its shape. They are typically used for teeth that are damaged, worn down, or affected by tooth decay.
When a crown is placed, it is cemented onto the existing tooth and covers the portion of the tooth above the gum line. Essentially, the crown becomes the new outer surface of the tooth. Crowns can be made of porcelain, metal, or a combination of both materials. Porcelain crowns are often preferred because they closely resemble the color and translucency of natural teeth while also being very durable.
Crowns or onlays (partial crowns) are necessary when there is not enough tooth strength left to support a filling. Unlike fillings that are placed directly into your mouth, a crown is made outside of your mouth. Your crown is custom-made in a lab using your tooth impression, allowing a dental technician to assess your bite and jaw movements. This ensures that your crown is tailored to fit your bite and jaw movements, allowing for normal function once it is placed.
Reasons for Getting a Crown
- Broken or fractured teeth: Crowns can be used to restore the original shape and size of a broken or cracked tooth.
- Large fillings: In cases where a tooth has a large filling, a crown may be necessary to provide added strength and support.
- Decayed teeth: Crowns can protect the remaining tooth structure when a tooth is severely decayed.
- Fractured fillings: A crown can replace a fractured or damaged filling in a tooth.
- Cosmetic enhancement: Crowns can enhance the appearance of discolored, misshapen, or uneven teeth.
- Root canal treatment: Crowns can protect a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment.
The Crown Procedure
- First Appointment: At your initial visit, our dentists will take impressions of your teeth to create a custom crown. A temporary crown will be placed to protect your tooth while the permanent crown is being made.
- Second Appointment: During the second appointment, the temporary crown will be removed and the permanent crown will be carefully placed to ensure a proper fit and bite.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
- Strength and durability: Crowns are constructed from robust materials that can withstand the test of time with proper maintenance.
- Enhanced appearance: Crowns can rejuvenate the natural aesthetics of your teeth, improving the overall look of your smile.
- Restored functionality: Crowns enable you to eat and speak without any hindrance. Additionally, they provide protection by safeguarding damaged teeth from additional decay or breakage.
