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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a restoration that encases your entire tooth and is often referred to as a "cap." Dental crowns can be used to protect a damaged tooth, restore a tooth with extensive decay, or replace a pre-existing crown. The purpose of a dental crown is to encase a tooth within a custom-designed material. Dental crowns can strengthen a damaged tooth and improve its appearance, shape and alignment.
Dental crowns are recommended when restoring a fractured tooth, attaching a bridge, covering a dental implant, covering a tooth that has had a root canal treatment or covering a discolored or poorly shaped tooth.
During the dental crown procedure, your cosmetic dentist prepares your tooth and makes a mold to send off to a dental laboratory. A temporary crown is created and fitted to protect your natural tooth while you await your custom-designed crown. When your crown is completed, it will be cemented or bonded at your next visit to the dentist.
In the past, gold crowns were very popular, but recently porcelain crowns have gained in popularity because they are more aesthetically pleasing and are very strong and durable.
A highly skilled and experienced cosmetic dentist has the ability to fit you with a customized crown that looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth.
If you feel you could benefit from being fitted with a dental crown, but need more information about the options available to you, please contact a cosmetic dentist in your area today.
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