A dental crown offers serious restorative dental protection for a tooth that needs it. A full crown covers your tooth fully to the gum line, and should be strong enough to count on when you need to bite and chew food. Thanks to CEREC technology, the process of receiving a crown now takes less time. Your dentist can prepare and measure your tooth, then take those measurements and have your crown designed in-office. A milling machine will produce a ceramic crown that is ready to be placed during that same visit. Because it is made with ceramic, your crown will fit in with your teeth visually, so that your restoration does not hurt your smile.
1. Restoring A Tooth After A Serious Cavity
A smaller cavity should not need the degree of support provided by a crown. In these instances, a dental filling should be fine. However, if the cavity is too large, your dentist may determine that you need a crown.
2. Responding To A Damaged Tooth
Some people will find themselves in the dentist’s chair after an injury causes problems for their tooth. If the level of damage impairs your tooth’s ability to function, or threatens its health, the necessary restorative care may demand a dental crown.
3. Replacing A Lost Tooth
A dental crown will not always be placed on an existing tooth. Thanks to their durability and appearance, dental crowns can work as replacement teeth, too. A crown fitted on a dental implant can help restore your smile, and let you talk, bite, and chew the way you did before you suffered a lost tooth.
