When you have a tooth that has become damaged, or begins to ache due to a cavity or an infection, then we can help with a dental restoration. Our crowns are custom-made, and can be color matched to blend with your smile. In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about how we place our custom crowns.
When Your Teeth Needs a Restoration
When a tooth has a cavity too severe to be treated with a filling, we could place a crown. The restoration will fit over the visible portion of the tooth, and allows us to also address infections by completing a root canal procedure. Placement could address misshapen teeth and even repair cracked, chipped, or broken teeth. We have also used the restoration to lengthen structure worn down by teeth grinding. Placement could even help improve bite balance and chewing function, and we could use them to aid in tooth replacement as well. For example, one or two could secure a bridge in place, and one could restore a single tooth dental implant.
The Materials We Use
We may choose from a number of different materials when we design and craft your custom dental restoration. For example, the side and rear teeth must endure greater levels of bite forces, so we could opt for metal ones, or possibly porcelain-fused-to-metal and zirconia, which can be shaded to blend with the tooth. For the visible front facing teeth, we could use all-porcelain to ensure the most lifelike material, as the material is translucent like natural enamel and can be shaded to blend with the rest of the smile.
The Placement Process
When the time comes for a crown, we will numb the tooth being restored and then gently remove some structure from it to make room for your restoration. Next, we take digital images of the tooth from multiple angles to create a 3D impression, one that allows us to design and fabricate them with precision. When it is ready, you return so we can check the fit, make final adjustments, and place the crown with a powerful bonding agent. Habits like daily brushing and flossing and visits for checkups and cleanings can keep the restoration bright and strong.
If you have any questions about how we will design and place a custom crown for your smile, or if you have an aching or damaged tooth that needs attention, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule a Restorative Dental Appointment With Our Team
Our team wants to offer a custom and lifelike solution to issues like tooth decay or dental damage. To schedule an appointment with the team at Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO, call our office today at 816-942-7669.