Dentists in Chesterfield have many dental prosthetics at their disposal. They use them to repair or replace teeth. Dental crowns are fixed; dentures are removable. Crowns are fitted to teeth after they have been properly prepared. They are most often used when a significant part of a tooth is missing because of either decay or trauma.
What Does a Dental Crown Do?
A dental crown is often referred to as a “cap,” and it is used to encapsulate a damaged tooth completely. A crown strengthens the tooth, and it also improves appearance. Crowns are most often used to repair a damaged tooth, but they can also be used to change the shape or alignment of a tooth.
Crowns are also used as part of the tooth implant process. The crown is placed on top of an abutment, which sits on the replacement tooth root. Most visible crowns are made from porcelain and are made to exactly duplicate the color of the rest of the teeth. Crowns that are used for molars are often made from gold or other metal. They are not visible, and they are considerably stronger.
How Are Dental Crowns Made?
Once a dentist has decided that the solution to the problem is to fit a crown, the first stage is to reduce the size of the tooth. When the tooth size is reduced, the crown will be stronger. When the crown has been placed, the tooth will be the same size and shape as it was originally.
Once the tooth has been prepared, an impression is made. The impression is sent to a team of specialists who will make a mold, which in turn is used to produce the crown.
During the time it takes to produce the crown, the dentist will place a temporary crown at the site. The permanent crown is fixed to the prepared tooth with a strong dental adhesive.
With regular care, dental crowns can last a lifetime.
If you need dental crowns, you are invited to make an appointment with Chesterfield Family Dentistry in Chesterfield MO. For a list of services available, visit website. Follow us on twitter.
