If you have a tooth in need of repair and treatment that is too severe for a filling, then we could place a dental crown. This full restoration helps return your smile to full function, health, and beauty! In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about how we place lifelike dental crowns to restore your smile.
When We Repair Your Teeth
When do we prescribe a dental crown for our patients? Our team could provide this for teeth that have sustained fractures, chips, or major breakage. We could also lengthen teeth worn-down by bruxism (teeth grinding) and correct misshapen ones too, improving overall bite balance in some cases. These could help improve chewing function and also address cavities too severe for a filling to treat, as we mentioned above. Placement could also complete a root canal to treat an infected tooth. Even in cases of tooth loss they can help, as crowns support dental bridges and restore single tooth dental implants.
Creating and Placing Dental Crowns
The restoration covers the entire visible portion of the tooth, which means we need to remove structure from your tooth to make room for them. To do so, our team will numb the tooth and then gently remove the structure. Next, we take detailed images of the tooth from multiple angles, which we then use to create a 3D impression. The impressions and images are then used to help design and craft your restoration. When the restoration is ready, you return to the office so we can check the fit, make any necessary adjustments, and attach the completed crow with a powerful bonding agent. With proper care and attention, and better oral hygiene habits, your restoration can remain intact for years to come!
The Lifelike Materials We Use
In addition to being durable and long-lasting, they can also offer a lifelike appearance. For the more visible front facing teeth, we could use all-porcelain, as this is translucent like enamel and can be shaded for a natural appearance that blends with the rest of your smile. Since the side and rear teeth must handle greater bite forces, we could use porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia to create them, which are more durable but can also be color-matched to blend with the smile.
If you have any questions about how we restore your smile with the placement of one or more of our custom dental crowns, then contact our team today to learn more and start the restoration process!
Schedule Your Smile’s Repair With Delightful Dental Care
Our team wants to provide treatment to repair and improve your smile! To find out more about how we restore your tooth, call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669.