When a tooth cannot be restored to its original condition
using standard fillings or other restorative procedures, it may be necessary to
fit the damaged tooth with a crown. A crown, or a “cap”, will reshape the
misshaped tooth and restore a beautiful smile. Whether a tooth is chipped,
cracked, stained, broken, or decayed, or whether a filling has cracked or was
too big to start with, or even if you had to undergo a standard root canal
procedure, a cosmetic crown will make you feel like royalty once again!
Typically, two appointments would be required to fit a
crown; however with our state ofthe art Cerec 3D system your cosmetic crown
will be milled right here at our office in one hour. A digital impression of
your tooth is taken and sent to our design center. After the custom design of
your crown is completed, our milling unit will carve out your cosmetic crown
from a solid piece of porcelain.
While other types are available, porcelain crowns are the
most popular. The color and texture of porcelain best matches natural teeth and
is extremely durable and long-lasting. Porcelain crowns are custom made to
match the color, shape and size of your natural teeth, so you can smile with
confidence, knowing your teeth, your smile, and you, all look their very best!