As we plan your cosmetic dental services, we might find that you require dental crowns to achieve a beautiful and healthy smile. Dental crowns cover teeth that have been chipped, cracked, eroded due to decay or have an improper bite. In addition, the dental crown serves the purpose of safeguarding the remaining tooth structure and enhancing the tooth’s visual appeal.
Historically, dental crowns were fabricated using metal due to their durability and strength. However, these crowns could have had better aesthetic results. Therefore, resin or porcelain materials are for crowns nowadays, as they offer both durability and a natural-looking appearance that resembles that of real teeth.
You might need a dental crown for any of the following:
Our dental crowns services in Houston offer a versatile and effective solution for various dental problems, allowing our patients to enjoy improved oral health and a brighter, more confident smile.
Dental crowns can restore the function of a decayed or damaged tooth, allowing you to chew and speak normally again.
Crowns can improve the appearance of a discolored or misshapen tooth, creating a more even, natural-looking smile.
Crowns can protect weak teeth from further damage, such as cracking or chipping.
Crowns can be placed over dental implants to replace missing teeth, restoring the appearance and function of your smile.
After a root canal, a dental crown can be placed over the tooth to provide added strength and protection.
Dental crowns are made of durable materials such as porcelain, ceramic, or metal, making them long-lasting and resistant.
Crowns are easy to maintain and can be cared for like natural teeth with regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups.
By improving the appearance and function of your teeth, dental crowns can enhance your confidence and self-esteem.
The initial stage of dental crown placement involves the modification of the original tooth’s shape. Next, our dentists will eliminate any decay on the tooth and any parts of the healthy tooth that need removing to place the dental crown properly. The tooth’s health statues and the crown variety will determine the extent of tooth extraction required. Next, we will scan the tooth to ensure that the crown fits precisely. After the initial procedure, our dentists will install a provisional crown to safeguard the tooth until the patient’s subsequent appointment, during which they will be fitted with their permanent dental crown.
Dentists utilize provisional crowns for natural teeth that necessitate a conventional permanent crown. It takes a few weeks to customize the cap to your specific needs. Therefore, we will place a temporary cap until the permanent one is ready. Before a dentist can place a permanent crown over an implant, the osseous tissue may require several weeks to several months to undergo the healing process. But crowns that last a lifetime are made of:
The teeth blend seamlessly with adjacent teeth in terms of color. These crowns may have certain drawbacks, such as the possibility of porcelain fracture or chipping and potential wear on adjacent teeth. When you close your, the occlusal forces exerted on the adjacent teeth can impact the teeth in contact with the crown restoration on the maxillary and mandibular arches. Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns are suitable for front and back teeth.
All-ceramic or all-porcelain dental crowns are the most suitable option for matching natural tooth color. In case of a metal allergy, these can also be a suitable option for you to consider. However, they are not as durable as porcelain-fused-to-metal dental crowns. Additionally, they can potentially accelerate the wear and tear of adjacent teeth compared to resin or metal crowns. Moreover, all-ceramic crowns are an excellent option for anterior teeth.
Dental crowns can be made using various metals such as chromium, alloy, gold, nickel, or palladium, among others. Metal crowns are highly durable as they are resistant to breakage or chipping and require minimal removal of tooth structure. In addition, you can bite and chew on them. However, the shade of their teeth is their primary concern. They are effective for posterior teeth that are not visible.
All-ceramic crowns can be fabricated using pressed ceramic crowns in place of metal liners. Although they possess a rigid core, porcelain material provides the most optimal shade match for their dental crowns. In addition, dentists commonly observe that dental crowns composed of a combination of materials, including porcelain, tend to have a longer lifespan compared to those made solely of porcelain.
It’s important to take good care of the crown once it’s in. If you take care of your crown, it will last longer.
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