When you have a dental crown, this could help return your smile to optimal oral health and function. We can also use lifelike materials to ensure your restoration matches the rest of your smile. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how we create and place a dental crown, one that looks natural!
The Benefits of Placing a Dental Crown
When you receive a crown, you receive a restoration that fits over the entire visible portion of your tooth, covering the structure above the gum line. Which means we can address an array of minor and even severe cosmetic and restorative concerns. For example, our team can repair cracked, chipped, or broken teeth. We can lengthen worn down tooth stricture too. Our team could also correct misshapen teeth and even improve the overall balance of your bite. Even if you have missing teeth, we can help! Crowns can secure bridges in place and even restore a single tooth dental implant. If you have tooth decay too severe for a filling, or a tooth with an infection, we can help.
Lifelike Dental Materials
When possible, we want to use materials that offer a more attractive and lifelike appearance. For example, we can create them from all-porcelain for the front facing teeth, which is the most lifelike option and one that we can shade to blend with your smile. Our team can also use zirconia or even porcelain-fused-to-metal, which can endure greater bite forces but still be color matched to blend with the rest of your smile. We want you to feel confident when you smile!
Securing Your New Restoration
To begin the placement process, our team will numb the tooth being treated so you remain comfortable as we remove structure from it to make room for the restoration. Next, we will take detailed digital images and impressions of the tooth, which we use in a lab setting to design and craft your custom restoration. When the restoration is ready, we will check the fit and make any necessary adjustments to ensure an optimal placement. Finally, we attach it with a powerful bonding agent, the same we use to secure bridges in place. With proper care and attention, your crown could last for years to come!
If you have any questions about how we restore your teeth using durable and lifelike materials, or if you want to schedule a visit for you or a member of your family, contact our team!
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT DENTAL RESTORATIONS
We want to help you enjoy results that look natural and safeguards your smile. To find out more about how we restore your smile, you can call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS, at 913-901-8585.
