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DENTAL CROWNS
We will make sure your crowns look great!
If you want to restore your smile, we can help you here at Dream Family Dental. Our caring team specializes in restoring smiles to the fullest! A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is cemented onto your natural tooth, resulting in a long-lasting and fully functional tooth restoration.
They are an excellent choice of restoration for many types of dental issues, such as:
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To strengthen and protect a decayed tooth, e.g. one with decay too large to be repaired by a filling
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To restore a badly worn down, chipped or cracked tooth
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To change or restore the shape, size or color of a tooth
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To complete a larger dental restoration, such as a dental implant or bridge
Dental Crown Materials
Crowns can be made of ceramic (porcelain-based), porcelain fused to metal, gold alloys, and base metal alloys. There are strengths and disadvantages to each type of material.
Base Metal Alloys
are very strong and highly resistant to corrosion and wear, as well as gentle to opposing teeth. A base metal alloy crown typically requires the least amount of tooth structure to be removed.
The Procedure
After it’s been confirmed that your tooth and surrounding structure are in good health, getting a dental crown typically requires two visits.
During the first visit,
our dentists will numb the area and shape the tooth so that a crown can fit over it. They will take an impression, which will be sent to a dental lab where the crown is created to beautifully match your other teeth. He will fit you with a temporary crown to protect your tooth while the crown is being made, which generally takes about two weeks.
The Procedure
After it’s been confirmed that your tooth and surrounding structure are in good health, getting a dental crown typically requires two visits.
On the second visit,
our dentists will thoroughly inspect the permanent crown to ensure the correct size, shape and color. They will then remove the temporary crown and cement the permanent crown into place, again checking to be sure that fit, bite and aesthetics are correct. You will be given care instructions to ensure that your crown lasts a very long time. With proper care, dental crowns can last 10-20 years or even a lifetime!
