Crowns are used to restore and enhance teeth that are damaged, or to
replace missing teeth. A crown, also called a cap, is used to entirely
cover a damaged tooth. A crown not only strengthens the tooth, but it
can also dramatically improve the tooth's appearance, shape and
alignment.
Crowns may be used to…
• Replace a
large filling when there is little tooth structure remaining
•
Protect a weak tooth from fracturing
• Restore a fractured
tooth
• Attach a bridge
• Cover a dental implant
•
Cover a discolored or poorly-shaped tooth
• Cover a tooth that
has had root canal treatment
Crowns and veneers are used to achieve optimal esthetic outcomes.
They can be effectively used to correct teeth that are discolored,
misshapen, worn, or even misaligned.
Veneers require
less tooth reduction than crowns, but each can provide the same
level of esthetics. The deciding factor on which option is best to
achieve your smile makeover is determined by the overall health of
the teeth to be addressed.
Achieving a successful smile makeover begins with careful planning.
Impressions are made from the teeth to be treated and models are then
built with idealized shapes and positions for teeth.
The
actual teeth are then shaped to allow for crown or veneer placement,
and temporary crowns/veneers are cemented into place according to he
pre-planned models.
Finally, permanent crowns/veneers are
fabricated and cemented into place resulting in your beautiful new
smile!
Crowns are often used to correct functional issues as well. When
teeth fracture, crack, or have large failing fillings, or extreme
tooth wear, crowns are the option of choice for restoring the tooth
back to like-natural function.
While they also provide
beautiful esthetics, crowns are used frequently to save severely
damaged teeth.
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