If you have a tooth that is misshapen, sustains an injury, or has the presence of a cavity or infection, then you need a restoration. But with a dental crown, we can cap your tooth and take on serious issues, reshaping your tooth completely. In today’s blog, your Grand Prairie, TX, dentist talks about how we restore smiles with a custom crown.
When Smiles Benefit from a Dental Crown
When should you receive one? The restoration is designed to cap the tooth and cover the entire visible portion. Which means we can handle serious concerns, like cavities too advanced for a filling. If you have an infected tooth, we could use one to complete a root canal. To improve bite balance and the appearance of your smile, one could be used to address a misshapen tooth. Placement can repair cracked, chipped, or broken teeth. Our team could use them to improve bite balance and chewing function, or to even aid in tooth replacement by securing a bridge in place or restoring a single tooth dental implant.
The Materials We Craft Them From
What materials do we use? When possible, we want to offer repair and restoration with lifelike materials that blend with your smile. For example, if the tooth being repaired is front facing, then we could opt for all-porcelain, which means the material is strong and also translucent like natural enamel. We then shade it to blend with your smile seamlessly. The side and rear teeth must endure greater bite forces and pressures, which is why for them we could use porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia. Not only are these very durable options, but they can be color matched to blend with your smile too!
Creating and Placing Your Dental Restoration
How do we create and place your custom dental crown? To begin, we will numb the tooth being treated with a local anesthetic to ensure you are comfortable. Next, we need to remove structure from them to make room for repair. Our team then gathers detailed digital images and impressions of the tooth, which we use in a lab setting to design and craft it. When the restoration is ready, we will check the fit and if needed, make some final adjustments. Finally, we will attach it with a powerful bonding agent. With proper care and attention, your new crown can last for years to come.
If you have any questions about how we restore the health, function, and beauty of your smile with a dental crown, or if you have a damaged or aching tooth that needs repair, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. We’re ready to restore your smile!
Learn More About Our Custom Dental Restorations
To return your tooth to full function, health, and beauty, we can place a custom dental restoration! When you are ready to schedule your appointment with our office, contact Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, TX at 972-262-5111.
