When you have a tooth that sustains damage or develops cavities or infection, then restoration is needed to help protect the smile. To provide one that looks natural, our team can offer a personalized option and lifelike appearance. In today’s blog, your Londonderry, NH, dentist talks about how we place our dental crowns.
The Benefits of Dental Crown
A dental crown is a full restoration that fits over the entire visible portion of the tooth. Which means we can take on an array of serious restorative concerns. For example, our team can treat cavities too severe to be addressed with a filling alone. The placement process can also complete a root canal to treat an infected tooth. We can use them to address issues with the shape of the tooth, and to improve overall bite balance and chewing function as well. They can even aid in tooth replacement by supporting a dental bridge or resting a single tooth dental implant.
How We Create and Place Them
Each dental crown will be custom-made to ensure proper bite balance and a lifelike appearance. To begin, we numb the tooth being treated so you are comfortable as we remove structure to make room for them. Next, we take detailed digital images of the tooth from multiple angles, using them in a lab setting to design and craft a custom-made option. When the restoration is ready, you return to the office so we can attach it with a powerful bonding agent, securing your restoration for years to come.
Lifelike Materials
When possible, we use lifelike materials to create one. For the most front facing teeth, we usually opt for all-porcelain, as this is the most lifelike material. The side and rear teeth must endure more severe bite forces, so we could use zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-metal to design and craft them, as these can also be shaded to blend with the smile and also offer a more durable restoration.
Bridges
If you have between one and three missing teeth in a row, we can use crowns to secure a bridge in place. The ceramic prosthetic contains new teeth with crowns on one or both ends, and we attach these portions to the teeth on each side of the gap to support your new teeth for years to come. If you have any questions about how we restore smiles with our custom restorations, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule a Visit for Restorative Dentistry
A dental restoration can help you enjoy good oral health and a smile that looks good too. To schedule an appointment for family dentistry with My Dentist in Londonderry, NH call (603)965-3407. We want to help you smile with confidence!
