If your teeth are damaged, you’re probably wondering what your options are. Keeping your jawbone stimulated is important for your oral health, so our goal will always be to save your tooth. If a tooth can be saved, dental crowns provide a way to strengthen it while giving you extra protection!
A dental crown is a cap for your teeth, whether it’s over your original tooth or a dental implant. This natural-looking restoration will provide protection, look completely natural, and allow you to chew regularly again. You won’t even be able to tell the difference! Here are the typical occurrences of when a dental crown is used:
Before placement, we will create a scan of the tooth and the surrounding area so we can properly match the restoration to your mouth.
In these situations, your tooth will be correctly shaped to create a base for the crown to sit on. The crown will be placed over the tooth and be permanently bonded.
After receiving a dental implant, a crown will be placed over the post. With this winning combination, lost teeth can be replaced and feel as if they were never gone!
Crowns can be used as an anchor to hold a dental bridge in place, which is an artificial tooth without the reinforcement of an implant.
Dental crowns will improve your smile, but that’s just one benefit among many. Here are some more:
If you need a dental crown for your tooth or you’re in need of a dental implant for a missing one, Diorio DDS will be happy to help you restore your smile! Contact us today to schedule an appointment.