When Smiles Require Placement
What situations call for the placement of a dental crown? For many, this could be necessary due to an injury to the tooth that cracks or chips the outer structure. We could recommend one for a case of tooth decay too severe to be treated with a filling, or to complete a root canal procedure for an infected tooth. Placement helps address misshapen teeth and can improve bite balance and chewing function. If you have missing teeth, then one could be used to restore a single tooth dental implant, or to secure a bridge directly in place.
Creating and Securing Your New Restoration
Each one will be custom-made for your smile. To begin, we will numb the tooth receiving one and then remove structure from it, making room for one. Next, our team will take detailed digital images and measurements of the tooth, which we use in a dental lab setting to design and fabricate the crown. When the restoration is ready, you return for a second visit so we can check the fit and make any necessary adjustments. Finally, we attach the crown with a powerful bonding agent, securing it for years to come. You can help preserve your new restoration and keep your natural teeth safe with daily brushing and flossing, a diet low in sugar and starch, and visits for checkups and cleanings every six months.
Our Lifelike Materials
While all-metal restorations are effective, they may not look very good and definitely won’t blend with your smile. But with all-ceramic, we can place ones that mimic the translucent nature of enamel, and shad them to blend with the rest of your smile. Your side and rear teeth must endure greater bite forces and pressures, so we may recommend porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia, which not only look natural, but endure greater bite forces as well.
If you have any questions about our dental crowns, then contact our team today to learn more. We want you to smile with confidence.
Schedule Your Restorative Visit with Your East Cooper Dental In Charleston, SC
Our team is ready to help return your smile to optimal health, function, and beauty in just two appointments. For more information on how we restore smiles, then please give us a call at East Cooper Dental in Charleston, SC today at (843) 388-9894!