When you have a tooth with damage or decay too severe to be treated with a filling or dental bonding, then we could help with a dental crown. Our team can place a custom-made option that is often natural in appearance. In today’s blog, our Columbia, TN, dentist talks about how we create and place a dental crown.
When Teeth Benefit from a Crown
A dental crown is a restoration that covers the entire visible portion of your tooth. Once in place, it will allow us to address a number of minor and even severe restorative issues. For example, we can treat cavities too severe for a filling, or complete a root canal if you have an infected tooth. Placement could address misshapen teeth and even help improve bite balance and chewing function. We’ve used them to repair cracked, chipped, or broken teeth, and even add length to structures worn down by bruxism (teeth grinding). If you have missing teeth, one or two could be used to support a dental restoration, and we could use one to restore a single tooth dental implant.
Our Lifelike Materials
When possible, we opt for lifelike materials to create our crowns. For example, for the more visible front teeth we could use all ceramic, which can be shaded to blend with your teeth and is translucent like natural tooth enamel. The side and rear teeth must endure greater bite forces and pressures, so our team may instead 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 and never hesitate to smile following treatment!
The Placement Process
Our team will begin by numbing your tooth, allowing us to comfortably remove structure and make room for the restoration. Next, we will take detailed digital images and impressions of the tooth from multiple angles. We use these in a lab setting to design and craft your restoration, so it fits comfortably, ensures a balanced bite, and of course, blends with your smile. When the restoration is ready, you will return to the office so we can check the fit and make adjustments before we place it using a powerful bonding agent. With proper care and attention, your new restoration could last for years to come!
If you have any questions about how our team will treat your smile and offer restorations with a lifelike crown, then contact our team today.
Learn More About Improving Smiles With Creekside Family Dentistry!
Our team wants to help you enjoy better oral health with durable and lifelike results. Give us a call today at Creekside Family Dentistry in Columbia, TN at (931) 388-3384 to schedule your appointment!
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