When you need a crown to restore your smile, we will select from a series of materials. Which kind of dental crown is right for you, and how does this improve the health, beauty, and function of your smile? In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist talks about choosing the best crown for your smile.
When Smiles Require Crown Placement
A dental crown is a substantial restoration that covers the entire visible part of your tooth, which gives it the ability to correct both cosmetic and restorative concerns. For example, we could address tooth decay too severe for a simple dental filling, or help treat infection by completing a root canal treatment. Our team could also repair chipped and cracked teeth, or those worn down by teeth grinding. If you have misshapen teeth, we can alter them. For tooth loss, we can help by securing a dental bridge into place and restoring a single tooth dental implant.
Selecting the Right Materials
We create them from a number of lifelike materials. For the front facing teeth, which face less pressure and are more visible, we could opt for ceramic or porcelain, as these materials are durable and can be shaded to look natural. In fact, they’re the most lifelike option. The side and rear teeth must endure greater levels of bite forces and pressure, so we want to choose one that can support this pressure and also look good. We could use porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia, which again can be shaded to blend with the rest of your smile. We want you to smile with confidence afterward!
Placing Your New Restoration
How do we create and place these? Well, we start with a local anesthetic and possibly sedation for those with anxiety, so you’re comfortable and relaxed throughout the process. Next, we remove structure from the tooth to make room for the restoration, we then gather detailed images of the tooth. In a lab setting, these images help us create a detailed 3D impression, one that helps us design the final product. When the restoration is ready, we will check the fit and make adjustments before we place it using a powerful bonding agent. In as little as two visits, we can repair and transform your smile, so you enjoy better oral health and better bite function too.
If you have any questions about how we restore and repair smiles, then contact our team today.
Do You Have Questions About Custom Restorations?
We’re ready to help repair and restore the function, health, and beauty of your smile. If you have any questions about placing a custom and lifelike dental restoration, or if you would like to schedule an appointment, contact your Richfield, MN, dentist, Dr. Keller, by calling (612) 861-7188.
