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With their ability to restore, protect, and beautify teeth, dental crowns play an important role in dental restoration. They are a dependable option that safeguards damaged teeth and substantially improves their function and appearance. At Mini Dental Implant Center of America in Denver, we provide high-quality dental crowns, including dental implant-supported crowns. Thanks to their durability, effectiveness, and transformative impact, crowns are an ideal option for those seeking long-term solutions for dental restoration.
Dental Crowns Explained
Dental crowns are tailor-made caps designed to cover and protect a compromised tooth. They restore the tooth to its natural size, shape, and color, seamlessly blending in with your surrounding teeth. Made from durable materials like porcelain, ceramic, or metal, crowns can match your aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
What Can Dental Crowns Do?
Dental crowns are versatile restorations capable of addressing a wide range of dental issues. Crowns are an option worth exploring if you have a tooth that is significantly weakened by decay, severely worn down, or damaged by injury. They also function as a finishing touch in specific procedures, ensuring a restored tooth is protected and functional.
Protection
After root canal treatment, a tooth often needs extra protection. A crown fulfills this need by covering the treated tooth. This helps to prevent reinfection and provides structural support to ensure the tooth’s long-term functionality. In fact, research demonstrates a significant increase in the survival time of a treated tooth covered with a filling and a crown after root canal therapy.
Restoration
Crowns restore the structure of teeth that are broken, chipped, or severely worn down. They rebuild the tooth to its natural form, which helps it withstand the daily rigors of biting and chewing without further damage. Crowns act as a protective shield for teeth weakened by decay or large fillings. This reinforcement helps prevent tooth fracture, preserving the tooth’s integrity and prolonging its lifespan.
Tooth-colored crowns are also highly effective in improving the visual aspects of your smile. They can correct a range of cosmetic concerns. This includes severe discoloration that teeth whitening may not be able to fix.
Replacement
Dental crowns also replace missing teeth when connected to a dental implant. The implant is secured in the jawbone to replace the missing tooth root. It is then capped with a custom-fitted artificial crown. Thanks to the fusion of the implant and jawbone, the new tooth functions just like a natural tooth. The high-quality materials also ensure that the replacement tooth looks and feels authentic.
An implant-supported crown not only enhances your smile’s aesthetics but also supports your oral health by preserving the bone structure and ensuring the even distribution of biting forces across your teeth.
Additionally, dental crowns are a critical component for anchoring dental bridges. Dental bridges are rows of artificial teeth that fill the space left when one or more teeth are missing. On each side of the bridge is a crown that fits over healthy teeth neighboring the gap, providing support for the restoration.
The Dental Crown Process
If you need a dental crown, you can expect a personalized process tailored to your specific dental needs, whether you need it for restorative or cosmetic purposes, anchoring a bridge, or completing an implant.
The process typically involves two visits. During your first visit, Dr. Bashi prepares the tooth by reshaping it to ensure a proper fit for the crown. He will then take impressions so the crown can be created to fit your dental structure perfectly. We will give you a temporary crown while the permanent one is being made.
At the second appointment, we will remove the temporary crown and place your new one. Dr. Bashi will make sure the crown fits well, feels comfortable, and maintains proper bite alignment. Then, he will cement it onto the tooth.
Protect Your Teeth With Dental Crowns
Dental crowns offer patients a reliable solution for extending the life and appearance of their teeth. They serve multiple vital roles in both dental health and cosmetic dentistry. If you’re considering ways to address tooth damage, decay, or wear, dental crowns are a dependable solution that can profoundly impact your oral health. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much a dental crown costs depends on factors like the material used and the tooth’s location. Fortunately, many insurance plans cover crowns when they are used for restorative purposes. We’ll handle the paperwork to help you maximize your plan’s benefits. We also offer convenient payment options through third-party financing for a hassle-free restoration process. During your free consultation, we’ll break down costs, explore insurance coverage, and discuss financing options for a personalized path forward.
Dental crowns, usually made from durable materials like porcelain or zirconia, typically last 10 to 15 years. With proper care, they can last even longer. Zirconia, which is one of the most durable dental materials, provides both functional and aesthetic advantages, seamlessly blending with your smile.
Good oral hygiene practices help extend your crown’s longevity. Be sure to regularly brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and make flossing a daily habit to prevent plaque accumulation, which can contribute to crown deterioration. Attending your routine dental checkups for professional cleanings and assessments is also vital, as these visits allow Dr. Bashi to detect any potential issues before they become more significant problems.
Dental crowns crafted from materials like porcelain and zirconia have remarkable stain-resistant properties. In fact, these materials are more resistant to discoloration than natural teeth. Despite their durability, lifestyle choices such as consuming dark-colored foods and beverages or smoking can affect your crown’s brightness. To keep crowns looking their best, practicing diligent oral hygiene and keeping up with bi-annual dental cleanings are key steps. These habits help reduce stain accumulation, maintaining the crowns’ aesthetic appeal over time.