We offer custom dental crowns to help repair damaged teeth or even to tackle oral health issues too advanced for a filling or bonding procedure. With custom crowns, we can offer an option that blends with your smile. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about improving smiles with custom crowns.
When a Tooth Needs to Receive a Crown
When should your smile receive a dental crown? The restoration could be prescribed to take on cavities too advanced for a filling. We can even use them to complete a root canal for an infected tooth. Placement is possible when a tooth is cracked, chipped, or broken, or if worn down structures need to be lengthened. We could place them to address misshapen teeth and even to correct bite imbalance or chewing function. If you have missing teeth, we could secure one or more to support dental bridges or even restore single tooth dental implants. For some, this could improve the health, function, and beauty of the teeth in as little as two visits!
Our Lifelike and Durable Materials
What do we make them from? Dental crowns could be crafted from metal material, but when possible, we opt for more lifelike options. For the front facing teeth, we could use all-porcelain, as this is the most lifelike option. This material is durable and can be color matched to blend with your smile. The side and rear teeth must endure greater bite forces, so we could use porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia, which can endure greater bite forces and also be shaded to blend with the rest of your smile.
The Placement Process
To place one, we start by numbing the tooth being treated. This allows us to comfortably remove structure to make room for your restoration. Next, we take detailed images and measurements of the tooth, which we use in a lab setting to design and craft your new restoration. When complete, you will return to the office so we can check the fit and if necessary, make some final adjustments. Finally, we attach the completed restoration with a powerful bonding agent, so you have a restoration that can stay in place for years to come!
If you have any questions about how our team will improve the health and beauty of your smile, or if you have an aching or chipped tooth that needs repair, then contact our team today. You deserve a restoration that looks natural!
Learn More About Our Custom Restorations
Dr. Browne and his team in Prairie Village, KS, are ready to help return your smile to full function, health, and beauty. When you have a damage or aching tooth, reach out to our team today by calling 913-901-8585.
