If you have a tooth that is cracked or chipped, or one with cavities or an infection, then we can help with a custom dental crown. These custom treatments can blend with the smile and bond with the tooth! In today’s blog, Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about how we create and place a custom dental crown.
The Situations That Benefit From a Crown
When does your smile benefit from a dental crown? Since the restoration caps the tooth, we can take on a variety of serious oral health issues. For example, we can repair cracked or chipped teeth, and even take on more severe breakage. We can treat tooth decay too severe for a filling, and if a tooth is infected, we can complete a root canal to keep it intact and comfortable.
If a tooth is worn down, we can lengthen it, and we can help boost bite balance and chewing function. For some, these lifelike restorations also aid in tooth replacement, as one or two could secure a bridge in place, and an individual one could complete a single dental implant.
Our Lifelike Materials
We want to ensure the restoration is made from durable materials that can handle daily tribe forces and pressures, but one that also offers a lifelike appearance and bonds with the tooth to last for years to come. For the more visible front facing teeth, which endure fewer pressures, we could opt for all-porcelain. For the side and rear teeth, which ensure greater pressures, we could select porcelain-fused-to-metal or even zirconia. All of these can be color-matched to blend with your smile. We could even whiten your teeth beforehand so they match your brightest smile!
Placing Your Custom Restoration
How do we create and place our custom crowns? To begin, we will numb the tooth being treated, which keeps you comfortable as we remove structure to accommodate the finished restoration. We then take images of the tooth with a digital intraoral camera, using them to create 3D impressions to design and craft the restoration in a lab setting. When this is ready, we will check the fit and make any necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible fit. The last step is to place it using a powerful bonding agent!
If you have any questions about how we treat smiles and offer improvement with a custom dental crown, or if you have an aching or damaged tooth that needs attention, then contact our team today to learn more!
Dental Impressions Offers Custom Dental Restorations
We want to help you enjoy lifelike and custom treatment for damaged or decayed teeth. To schedule an appointment and improve your smile, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
