What should you do when a tooth is cracked or chipped? What if a cavity forms or a tooth becomes infected or is misshapen? In situations like these, our team could offer a solution with a full restoration known as a dental crown. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about the natural-looking repair crowns can provide.
The Creation of a Dental Crown
How do we create one? Each one we place will be custom-made for your smile. To begin, our team will numb the tooth being treated to ensure your comfort as we remove structure to make room for it. We then take detailed images and measurements of the tooth to create a 3D impression, one we use in a dental lab setting to design and craft your restoration. When possible, we will use lifelike materials in the creation of your restoration. For the front facing teeth, we may opt for all-ceramic, which we shade to blend with your smile. The side and rear teeth endure greater bite forces, so we may opt for porcelain-fused-to-metal or possibly zirconia, which again can be shaded to blend with your smile.
Placing Your Restoration
When your custom dental crown is ready, you will return to the office for placement. We first check the fit to make sure there is proper bite balance and a comfortable fit. We then make any necessary adjustments before we attach it with a powerful bonding agent! Once in place, your new restoration has the potential to last for years to come, blending with your smile and helping you feel comfortable when you smile, while also sparing you the discomfort and the dangers of untreated cavities, injuries, or infection.
The Benefits for Your Smile
When do we prescribe a dental crown for our patients? We may suggest one for cases of tooth decay too severe to be treated with a filling alone. If a tooth is infected, then a restoration could complete a root canal procedure, bringing relief. If a tooth is cracked, chipped, or broken, we can repair it before you develop decay or infection. Our team could also use them to address misshapen teeth, boost bite balance, and even improve how you chew. For people with missing teeth, we could use one or two to support a bridge, or one to restore a single tooth dental implant.
If you have any questions about how we restore your smile and address serious concerns with a dental crown, then contact our team today.
Dental Impressions Offers Comprehensive Dental Restorations
We want to help you obtain repair that looks good and safeguards your smile from oral health complications. To schedule your appointment and learn more about restoring your smile, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
