A dental crown is a full restoration that caps a tooth and allows our team to handle serious restorative issues. Not only that, but we can handle these issues and offer lifelike results! In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how we craft and secure custom and lifelike dental crowns.
When a Tooth Needs a Full Restoration
The dental crown caps the tooth and can take on major oral health concerns. So, when do you need one? We could place one for a tooth with a severe cavity, one a filling alone cannot address. Placement could also allow us to handle infections by conducting a root canal. If you have a damaged or worn-down tooth, we can restore them. Likewise, we can take on misshapen teeth and even improve bite balance and chewing function for some patients. They even help with missing teeth by supporting a dental bridge or completing a dental implant.
Selecting a Lifelike Material
We want your dental crown to look natural and blend with your smile. If we are restoring a front-facing tooth, we may opt for all-porcelain, which is the most lifelike option and one we can shade to blend with your smile. The side and rear teething endure greater bite forces and pressures, so we need to use porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia, which can also be color matched to blend with your smile. We want you to feel confident in your appearance!
Creating and Placing Your Dental Crown
How do we craft and place your crowns? To ensure a comfortable fit and proper bite balance, our team will take a custom approach. We start by numbing the tooth being treated, so you avoid discomfort as we remove structure to make room for your new restoration. Next, we take detailed digital images and impressions of them, which we use in our lab setting to design and craft the finished product. When your new dental restoration is reedy, we will check the fit and make any last-minute adjustments to ensure the best possible fit. We then attach it with a powerful bonding agent. With proper care and attention, your restoration could last for years to come and remain bright too.
If you have any questions about how we restore your smile with a custom and lifelike dental restoration, or if you have damaged or aching teeth that need attention, then contact our team today to learn more.
Learn More About How We Restore Your Smile
Dr. Browne and his team in Prairie Village, KS, are ready to provide repair that looks natural and safeguards your smile. When you have pain in a tooth or if one has been damaged, then reach out to our team today by calling 913-901-8585.
