Faux teeth are not a new concept. In fact, a popular tale about George Washington involves his modest use of wooden dentures to replace the teeth he had lost (Washington’s actual dentures, of which he had several, were made of ivory and other precious materials). Even the ancient Romans skillfully fashioned dentures and bridges out of gold.
These days, man-made teeth can do more than replace teeth; they can also help reinforce your existing natural teeth when they are weakened by damage or disease. These days, there are myriad options for improving the look and function of your smile, even if you only need to improve a single tooth. With ceramic dental crowns, your restoration can look and function as beautifully as your healthy, natural teeth.
Protect the Weak
One of the more common functions of a dental crown is to help reinforce your tooth’s structure when it has been weakened enough to require help, but not enough to justify extraction and replacement. For instance, if extensive decay requires you to undergo root canal therapy, your tooth may be saved but can wind up significantly weaker due to the procedure.
Typically, a dental crown is placed after a root canal procedure to protect the recently-infected tooth from further damage and decay. Custom-designed for optimal fit and placement, dental crowns mimic the look and feel of your teeth for a natural-looking restoration.
Replace the Lost
When coupled with a dental implant, a ceramic dental crown can also serve as a durable and discrete replacement for a single lost tooth. The implant replaces your lost tooth’s root and helps prevent further tooth loss, while the ceramic crown mimics the light-reflecting properties of your natural tooth enamel. With a strong foundation and a durable structure, ceramic dental crowns can replace lost teeth as effectively as they protect weakened teeth.
