Crowns
General Dentistry
If you have a broken tooth, extensive decay, or need a restoration after a root canal, our experienced team is here to help! Below we explain the purpose, benefits, and various scenarios where dental crowns play a crucial role in enhancing your oral health and overall well-being.
What is a dental crown?
A dental crown, also known as a tooth cap, is a prosthetic device that is custom-made to fit over a damaged or weakened tooth. It covers the entire visible portion of the tooth, extending from the gumline to the biting surface. Dental crowns are typically fabricated from durable materials such as porcelain, ceramic, or metal alloys, ensuring both strength and aesthetics.
How can it help you?
Restoring Structural Integrity
One of the primary functions of dental crowns is to restore the structural integrity of compromised teeth. When a tooth becomes weakened or fractured due to extensive decay, trauma, or wear, a crown provides essential support and reinforcement. By encasing the damaged tooth, the crown effectively holds it together, preventing further damage and potential tooth loss. With the added strength provided by the crown, you can confidently bite and chew without worry.
Enhancing Appearance
In addition to restoring functionality, dental crowns also offer significant cosmetic benefits. They are meticulously designed to match the color, shape, and size of your natural teeth, ensuring a seamless blend with your smile. Whether you have discolored, misshapen, or poorly proportioned teeth, dental crowns can help improve the overall aesthetics of your smile, enhancing your self-confidence and self-esteem.
Protecting Teeth with Large Cavities
When a tooth has extensive decay or a large filling, its structural integrity may be compromised. In such cases, a dental crown acts as a protective shield, preventing further damage and decay. By covering the weakened tooth, the crown helps to preserve the remaining healthy tooth structure, reducing the risk of fractures and potential tooth loss. Dental crowns provide a long-lasting solution for teeth with significant cavities, ensuring their functionality and preventing the need for extraction.
Preserving Teeth After Root Canals
Root canal treatment is often necessary to save a tooth that has suffered from infection or extensive decay. However, the removal of the infected pulp and subsequent filling can weaken the tooth structure. To protect and strengthen the treated tooth, a dental crown is commonly recommended. The crown covers the tooth completely, providing vital reinforcement and safeguarding against fractures or reinfection. With a crown, a root canal-treated tooth can regain its strength and functionality, allowing you to bite and chew comfortably.
Restoring Implants
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots used to replace missing teeth. Once the implant has fused with the jawbone, a dental crown is placed on top of it, serving as the final step in the implant restoration process. The crown is customized to match the shape, color, and size of your natural teeth, resulting in a seamless and natural-looking replacement tooth. Dental crowns on implants provide exceptional stability, functionality, and aesthetics, allowing you to enjoy a complete and confident smile.
