Dental Crowns Altavista

What Is a Dental Crown?

A dental crown is an advanced restoration used to repair teeth following decay or damage. These restorations are crafted to fit over the top of the damaged tooth, replacing lost structure and protecting the smile from additional damage. We may use dental crowns in a number of situations, including:

• To repair damaged or decayed teeth
• To protect teeth that have been treated with a root canal
• To fortify a tooth with a large dental filling
• To correct or conceal cosmetic flaws

The Process of Getting a Dental Crown

Repairing smiles with a dental crown will require patients to visit our dental office for anywhere from one to two appointments. During the initial visit, we prepare teeth by removing any damaged tissue and clearing away a small amount of enamel around the entire tooth to allow the dental restoration to fit into the natural smile line.

A digital impression is captured that will be used by our trusted dental lab to create your custom crown, and we place a temporary to protect the prepared tooth. When we receive the final restoration from our lab, you’ll come back to the dental office to exchange your temporary for a custom dental crown.

Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown

Restoring a damaged or otherwise compromised tooth with a dental crown offers a variety of benefits, including:

• Ability to last for seven or more years with good oral hygiene practices.
• Can be crafted from durable and natural-looking materials for a flawless appearance.
• Custom-crafted by an experienced off-site dental laboratory.
• Restoring a tooth prevents the need for extraction and more costly tooth replacement.