Dental Crown Keeping your perfect smile is made possible with a complete-looking set of teeth. When a tooth is cracked or chipped, it might threaten the completeness of your smile. This is when you might need a dental crown. Sometimes after getting dental fillings for cavities, a dental crown might be necessary as a restorative treatment for the affected teeth. At Capitol Square Dental, we use crowns to return a tooth to its original shape and size, while keeping it healthy. The application of dental crowns is commonplace, and it is good to know its benefits and effectiveness.What is a Dental Crown?When teeth decay or lose their shape and size due to injuries or trauma, they can affect our oral health and our eating habits. A dental crown is a type of restorative dentistry that is used to return affected teeth back to their normal shape and size. It is a type of cap that is installed on the tooth to protect it from further damage. When completed, they look like your normal teeth, and your smile is confidently restored. What are Dental Crowns Made From?Dental crowns that are worn permanently are made from different materials. All these materials vary in their appearances and are usually discussed extensively with a patient before deciding on which to use. Crowns made from metal can either be gold or nickel or palladium. Since they are metals, they last the longest and often require the removal of only a small amount of tooth. Although, they are more suited for teeth that are generally out of sight. Crowns are also made from porcelain or ceramic. These types of crowns usually blend in with the rest of your natural teeth as their colors are matched to your teeth. Porcelain and ceramic crowns can be placed anywhere in the mouth, however, they are not as durable as metal crowns. There is also an all-resin dental crown made out of composite resin materials. These are less expensive than porcelain or ceramic crowns, but do not last as long. How is a Dental Crown Placed?Before anything is done, our team will go over your dental history to see if there are specific things to note, and also help you choose the best suitable material for your dental crown. Then, we would examine and prepare the tooth for placement. Generally, you might require two appointments for dental crown placement. With the first appointment, we would examine the affected tooth with x-rays to see its root and surrounding bone. If the case is quite severe, you might require a root canal procedure. Once completed, the tooth is reshaped to receive the prepared crown. At this point, we take impressions of the prepared tooth and the teeth surrounding it to get the right fit for the crown. These results are used to make the permanent crown that is placed at your second appointment. Caring for A Dental CrownA dental crown does not require too much fuss, but the natural tooth underneath should be cared for as much as the others. Maintaining good oral hygiene and consistent check ups with our office should keep your dental crown in good condition. If you have questions about getting a dental crown, contact us at Capitol Square Dental, at (380) 383-3497 for reliable answers. |
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