Should you have a tooth with serious decay, or one that has been damaged or is misshapen, then we could help with a full restoration. Our dental crowns are custom-made from lifelike materials, and can fit comfortably to ensure a balanced bite. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about how we ensure your new crown will fit perfectly.
The Reasons a Tooth May Need a Crown
When does a tooth need to receive a dental crown? As we touched on above, this could be necessary to repair a tooth that has been chipped, cracked, or worn down, protecting it from the onset of cavities and infection. Likewise, we could use one to address a tooth with serious decay or to aid in a root canal for an infected tooth. Placement could also help improve bite balance and chewing function, and address misshapen teeth. We could even use them to help with tooth replacement, as they are an essential part of a dental bridge and one could even restore a single tooth dental implant.
How We Design Your Custom Restoration
To ensure a comfortable fit and a lifelike appearance, our team will custom-make your restorations. To begin, we will offer a local anesthetic to numb the tooth being treated so you are comfortable while we remove outside structure to make room for the restoration. Our team will next use digital imaging technology to take pictures and measurements of the tooth, which are used in a lab setting to design and fabricate your restoration. When possible, we also want to use lifelike materials when we repair a tooth. For example, we could create them for the front facing teeth from all-porcelain. For the side and rear teeth, which ensure greater bite forces, we could use porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia, as these are more durable but again can be shaded to blend with your smile.
Attaching Your Custom Crown
When the dental restoration is ready, our team will check the fit and if necessary, we may make some final adjustments before we attach it with a powerful bonding agent. Once in place, this can remain there for years to come with proper care and attention. If you have any questions about how we help repair smiles and treat oral health concerns with a custom and lifelike crown, then contact our team today to get started. We look forward to seeing you and helping you smile with confidence again.
Obtain Custom Repair With Dental Impressions
We want to help you maintain strong and healthy smiles with restorative dentistry, so you can smile with confidence and avoid complications with the health and function of your smile. To find out more about our dental restorations, call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
