With a porcelain crown, we can repair teeth and restore them, so you enjoy lifelike results and avoid issues like tooth decay or dental infection. But how do we create and place one, and what do we do to ensure the restoration looks natural? In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about fixing teeth with our custom porcelain crowns.
The Benefits of Porcelain
The porcelain material we use is very durable. The material can handle daily bite forces and pressures with ease. In fact, we also use the same material in replacement teeth for dental bridges and dental implant restorations. The material is also translucent like tooth enamel, and can be color matched to look natural and blend with the rest of the smile. In some cases, we may even whiten surrounding teeth to ensure the completed one matches the shade of the smile as a whole. For teeth in the side and rear of the mouth, which endure greater bite forces, we could even discuss porcelain-fused-to-metal to offer a lifelike appearance and greater stability and strength.
Repairing Your Teeth
Our team can place one to repair cracked, chipped, or broken teeth to restore the smile and prevent painful complications from arising. We could also use the restoration to address tooth decay too severe for a filling to treat, or to complete a root canal when treating an infected tooth. Placement could address misshapen teeth and improve overall bite balance and chewing function too. We could also use them to aid in tooth replacement. As we mentioned above, porcelain restorations could help secure a dental bridge in place for completing an individual dental implant.
Placing a Dental Crown
How do we create and place a custom dental crown? We begin the process by numbing the tooth being treated so you stay comfortable as we remove structure to make room for it. We then take detailed images and impressions of your bite, which we use in a lab setting to design and craft your new restoration. After creating your custom crown from porcelain, we will check the fit and make any necessary changes, before we attach the restriction with a powerful bonding agent. With proper care and attention, your new porcelain improvements can stay in place for years to come.
If you have any questions about how we restore your smile with a porcelain crown, or if you have a damaged or aching tooth that needs attention, then please reach out to our team today.
Dental Impressions Provides Custom Dental Restorations
With a porcelain restoration, we offer results that are durable and natural-looking. To schedule an appointment for custom and lifelike improvements, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
