If you have a tooth that is broken or cracked, or one with severe decay, then we could offer relief and a lifelike appearance with a dental crown. These lifelike restorations will be custom-made and designed for your smile! In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about how we custom craft and place our dental crowns.
A Look at Repairing Teeth
When do we need to cap a tooth with a dental crown? We could recommend this option if a tooth has tooth decay too severe for a filling to treat. If you have an infected tooth, this could be the final step in the root canal process. If a tooth is too damaged to be repaired with a bonding procedure, we could instead cap it with a crown to prevent decay or infection from occurring. We can also reshape malformed teeth, improve bite balance and chewing function, and even aid in tooth replacement by supporting a bridge or restoring a dental implant.
Creating Our Custom (and Lifelike) Crowns
Each one we place will be custom-made, which ensures they fit comfortably and provide durable restoration. This also ensures the final product looks natural too! To begin, we need to carefully numb the tooth being treated so you are comfortable while we remove structure to accommodate your new restoration. Once we do, we will take detailed digital images of the tooth with an intraoral camera, which we use in a lab setting to design and craft it. When possible, we opt for lifelike materials, such as all-porcelain for the front teeth, or porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia for the side and rear teeth, which ensure greater bite forces.
Applying Your Comprehensive Restoration
When your dental crown is complete, you will return to the office for placement. Our team will check the fit and if needed, we can offer final adjustments. We then attach your finished one to the tooth with a powerful bonding agent, one that can keep the tooth in place for years to come. To ensure it can last for years to come and continue to stay bright, you should see us for a checkup and cleaning every six months. At home, be sure you brush and floss daily, avoid tobacco products, and cut back on the sugar in your diet.
If you have any questions about how we restore your smile with a full dental restoration, or if you are ready to improve the health, function, and appearance of your smile, then contact our team today.
Dental Impressions Provides a Full Restoration
We want to provide a durable and natural-looking dental restoration. To schedule an appointment for lifelike dental repair, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
