If you have a tooth that is chipped, broken, or cracked, then you need repair. Likewise, you need repair if a tooth is decayed or infected, as lack of restoration could lead to serious discomfort and complications! In today’s blog, Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about how we repair teeth with a dental crown.
The Materials We Use
Our team also opts for materials that look natural, so you can feel confident in your smile. For the most front-facing teeth, we will likely use all-porcelain, the most lifelike option we have available. The material is translucent like natural tooth enamel, and we can color-match it to blend with the rest of your smile. Since the side and rear teeth must endure greater bite forces and pressures, we will likely recommend porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia, which are strong but also lifelike. Our team can shade them to blend with the surrounding teeth!
Placing Your Crowns
How do we place your new crowns? Our team will numb the tooth being treated and then remove outer structure to make room for your new restoration. Next, we will take detailed images and impressions of the tooth with digital imaging, using the information to design and craft a custom and lifelike option. When your restoration is ready, you will return to the office so we can remove the temporary and place your final restoration with a powerful bonding agent, one that can keep the restoration in place for years to come!
We can place them to repair cracked, chipped, and broken teeth. We can lengthen portions worn down by teeth grinding, and also repair tooth decay too severe for a filling. Placement could complete a root canal for an infected tooth, and we could use one to boost bite balance and chewing function.
Tooth Replacement
Did you know that our custom dental crowns can also address missing teeth? Using the same process, we can create a bridge that addresses between one and three missing teeth in a row. The prosthetic will contain new teeth with crowns attached to each end, which secure it firmly in place. If you receive a dental implant, then a crown could be used to restore it and complete the new tooth.
If you have any questions about how we repair and restore a smile with lifelike results, then contact our team today to learn more. We want you to enjoy a beautiful and healthy smile again!
Dental Impressions Offers Dental Restorations
Our team wants to help repair and restore your smile, and offer results that blend with the rest of your teeth too. To schedule an appointment and receive a custom restoration, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
