When a tooth is too damaged or decayed for a filling, then your dentist may craft a restoration. A dental crown can correct a wide array of cosmetic and restorative issues. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist talks about the steps needed to create and place a crown, and when your smile may need one.
When Smiles Need a Restoration
A restoration is needed to address issues with the structure of the tooth. For example, you may need one to repair cracked or chipped teeth before decay or infection develops, or to address more severe cases of tooth decay and dental infection to bring relief and safeguard the tooth. We could also help improve bite balance and chewing function too. We could prescribe a dental crown to address missing teeth as well, securing a dental bridge or even restoring a single tooth dental implant. We could address cosmetic issues with a tooth’s shape as well!
Crafting a Custom Crown
We take a custom approach to ensure your new crown fits comfortably and preserves your bite balance. We also want to ensure it is shaded to blend seamlessly with your smile too. To begin, we will administer a local anesthetic to keep you comfortable as we remove structure from the tooth. We then take detailed digital images and measurements of the tooth, which we will use in a lab setting to create your new tooth. Materials like ceramic will be used for the front facing teeth, as they can offer a lifelike appearance. For the side and rear teeth, which ensure greater levels of bite pressure, we will craft one from zirconia, which is much more durable and still offers a metal-free, lifelike appearance.
Placement
When your restoration is ready, you will come to the office for placement. We will first check the fit and make any adjustments to ensure the best possible fit. Next, we attach the restoration with a powerful bonding agent, which could secure your new crown for decades to come. To help protect them, as they are attached to natural tooth structure, be sure you brush and floss daily, cut back on your sugar consumption, and avoid tobacco products. Make time to see us for a checkup and cleaning too, so we can keep a close eye on your smile with visits every six months. If you have any questions about how we repair and restore a smile, then contact our team today to learn more.
Does Your Tooth Need Restoration?
Our team wants to help repair and restore a tooth with lifelike dental materials. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, contact your Richfield, MN, dentist, Dr. Keller, by calling (612) 861-7188.
