If you have a tooth that is chipped and cracked, or one with a serious case of tooth decay, then you need repair to avoid pain and even the potential loss of your tooth. To help, we can secure a lifelike and durable dental crown. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how we save smiles with a dental crown.
The Need for Dental Crowns
A dental crown, also known as a full restoration, is designed to fit over the visible portion of your tooth, covering the structure above the gum line. We could prescribe one when you have a cracked, chipped, or broken tooth. If you have tooth decay too severe to be addressed with a filling, we can place a full restoration. For infected teeth, this can help complete a root canal procedure. We’ve even used them to improve the balance of your bite and to boost chewing function. If you have missing teeth, then we can use one or two to support a bridge, or one to restore a single tooth dental implant.
Using Lifelike Materials
Our team wants you to feel proud of your smile, so you never hesitate to smile or laugh. Which means we take time to choose lifelike materials when we craft a custom repair. For the side and rear teeth, which must handle serious pressure each day, we could opt for porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia. For the front facing teeth, we could recommend all-porcelain. These materials can be shaded to blend with the smile, and they can also endure daily bite forces and pressures too, so your restorations can last for years to come.
The Placement Process
To place one, we will start by administering dental anesthetic to the tooth so you are comfortable as we remove structure to make room for your restoration. Once we’re done with this step, we take detailed digital images and measurements of the tooth, which we use in a dental lab setting to design and craft it. When the restoration is ready, you will return to the office so we can attach it with a powerful bonding agent, completing your tooth. With proper care and attention, such as daily brushing and flossing, the crown can stay in place for years to come.
If you have any questions about how we craft and place our custom crowns, then contact our team today to learn more.
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT DENTAL RESTORATIONS?
We can return your smile to optimal oral health, function, and beauty with restorative treatments. To find out more about how we repair teeth with a dental restoration, you can call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS, at 913-901-8585.
