When you have an issue with your tooth that a filling alone cannot address, then we can help with a dental crown. The restoration can provide a lifelike but strong solution to cracked, chipped, or worn-down teeth. In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about repairing smiles with our custom dental crowns.
When Your Tooth Needs a Crown
As we mentioned briefly above, we could prescribe one when a tooth needs to be repaired following a crack or chip. Our team could also use one to address a case of tooth decay too severe for a filling, or to complete a root canal for an infected tooth. We can also reshape malformed teeth and help improve bite balance and chewing function too. Placement could also aid in tooth replacement too! One or two could secure a bridge in place, and we could use one to restore a single tooth dental implant.
Choosing from Lifelike Materials
What do we make them from? When possible, we want to use materials that are both strong and lifelike in appearance, so you feel confident in your smile. The side and rear teeth must endure serious bite forces and pressures, so our team could offer options made from porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia, which are very durable. Fortunately, we can also shade these to blend with your smile. For the front facing teeth, we could use all-porcelain, which is the most lifelike option available.
Securing Your Restoration
To begin, we will numb the tooth being treated so you are comfortable as we remove structure from the tooth to make room for your new restoration. We then gather detailed images and measurements of the tooth with digital technology, using this in a lab setting to design and craft your dental crown. When the restoration is ready, we will check the fit and if necessary, make some final adjustments to your restoration. We then attach it with a powerful bonding agent, which helps it stay in place for years to come. With a restoration, we can return your smile to full function, health, and beauty, in as little as two visits.
If you have any questions about how our team will restore your smile with a custom-made dental crown, or if you would like to schedule a visit for your first checkup and cleaning of 2025, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. We want to help you and your family enjoy your best smiles!
Schedule An Appointment for Placement
When a tooth needs to be repaired, we can help with a durable and lifelike dental restoration. Schedule an appointment with Delightful Dental in Kansas City, MO, today at 816-942-7669 today.