When you have a tooth that is damaged or one with a case of tooth decay or infection, then you could benefit from a restoration. To return your tooth to optimal health and function, we could place a custom and natural-looking crown. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about how we save smiles by placing a crown and restoring your tooth!
The Situations That Call for a Dental Crown
When does a tooth benefit from receiving a dental crown? The restoration will cap the tooth, so we can address tooth decay too severe for a dental filling alone. In addition, our team can also correct major damage to a tooth, complete a root canal for an infected tooth, and reshape malformed teeth to improve overall bite balance. For some, we could even aid in tooth replacement by using them to secure a dental bridge in place or to restore an individual dental implant.
The Process of Preparing Your Tooth
How do we create a custom dental restoration? To begin, our team will numb the tooth being treated to keep you comfortable as we remove outer structure, making room for your new crown. Our team then takes digital images from multiple angles, using them to design and craft them from durable and lifelike materials. For the front-facing teeth, we may use all-porcelain, as this is the most lifelike option. But we also have durable and lifelike materials for the side and rear teeth, which ensure greater bite forces. For these, we could use porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia.
The Placement Process
When we have completed your new repair, then our team will have you return to the office. We will check the fit of the restoration to see if adjustments are needed. We then make these and attach the custom dental restoration with a powerful bonding agent. With proper care and attention, your new one could last for years to come. You just need to brush and floss them as you would your other teeth, and make time to see our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months, so we can monitor your smile and your new restoration.
If you have any questions about how we restore smiles with a dental crown, or if you would like to schedule an appointment for placement, then contact our team today to learn more.
Dental Impressions Talks About Restorative Dentistry
Our team wants to offer restoration that looks natural and protects your smile from major oral health complications. To find out more about how we repair teeth and return your smile to optimal health, function, and beauty, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
