When you have an issue with a tooth that a filling alone cannot address, then you may need a full restoration. Also known as a dental crown, this can help return your smile to full function, health, and beauty. In today’s blog, your Londonderry, NH, dentist talks about how we restore smiles with a dental crown.
The Signs Your Tooth Needs a Crown
When you have a concern too severe to be addressed with a filling or dental bonding procedure, then you may benefit from the placement of a restoration. The restoration covers the entire visible portion of a tooth, and when in place this can repair cracked, chipped, or broken teeth. Placement could lengthen worn-down teeth and also correct misshapen structures too. We’ve placed them to address advanced tooth decay, and to complete a root canal for an infected tooth. In fact, they can even help improve bite balance and chewing function too. If you have lost teeth, we could use one or two to support a bridge, or one to restore a single tooth dental implant.
How We Create and Place Them
There is no one-size-fits-all approach, we will custom-make each dental crown. To get started, we will numb the tooth being treated with a local anesthetic. We then remove structure to make room for your completed restoration. Our team next takes detailed digital images and measurements, so we can create a 3D impression to design them with precision. When the restoration has been completed, you will return to the office so we can check the fit and if necessary, make some minor adjustments. We then attach the finished product with a powerful bonding agent, one that can secure your restoration for years to come.
Our Lifelike Materials
When possible, we want to use materials that blend with your smile and offer a more attractive appearance. For example, the more font faxing teeth could receive an all-porcelain crown, one that is translucent like tooth enamel and can be shaded to blend with the rest of your smile. Since the side and rear teeth must endure greater bite forces, we could use porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia, which again we can color-match to blend with your smile.
If you have any questions about how we will treat your smile with a dental crown, or if you would like to schedule your first checkup and cleaning of 2025, then contact our team today to get started.
Schedule An Appointment for Custom Treatment
We want to help you enjoy good oral health and a tooth that looks natural, which is why we offer our custom dental restorations. You can schedule an appointment with the team at My Dentist in Londonderry, NH, today by calling 603-965-3407.
