If you find yourself with a damaged tooth or one that is injured, then you may need a full restoration. Known as a dental crown, this could provide durable and lifelike repair for your smile. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how we can save your tooth with a dental crown.
When Teeth Need to Receive a Dental Crown
A dental crown is also known as a full restoration, because it caps the tooth and covers the entire visible portion of it. This allows us to address minor and severe cosmetic and restorative concerns. Our team could prescribe one for a cracked, chipped, or broken tooth. We could also place one should a tooth have decay too severe for a filling. If a tooth is infected, then one could complete a root canal. We can also address misshapen teeth, improving bite function and balance, and also secure replacement teeth. One or two could support a bridge, while one could restore a single tooth dental implant.
Selecting the Materials for Your Restoration
What materials do we recommend? When possible, we want to offer options that look natural and blend with your smile. For the front facing teeth, we may recommend all-porcelain. This material is very strong and translucent like tooth enamel, so we can shade it for a more natural appearance. The side and rear teeth, which must endure greater bite forces and pressures, can receive zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-metal, which can also be shaded to offer a more lifelike appearance.
Placing Them
How do we place them? To begin, we will numb the tooth so you are comfortable as we remove structure from it to make room for the new restoration. We then take detailed digital images and measurements of the prepared tooth, which we use in a lab setting to design and craft your new restoration. When your crown is ready, we will check the fit and make any necessary adjustments. Finally, we attach the finished product with a powerful bonding agent, so your new restoration can stay in place for years to come, keeping your smile healthy and functional.
If you have any questions about how we restore smiles with a custom dental crown, or if you have an aching or damaged tooth that needs attention, then contact our team today to learn more.
Enjoy Restorative Treatment with Help From Dr. Browne, D.D.S.
Our team wants to help repair your teeth and offer a custom and lifelike restoration when possible, so you can smile without hesitation. To find out more about how we restore your teeth, then call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS, at 913-901-8585.
