If you need to have restorative work done to take care of a problem tooth, you may feel anxious at the thought of how that work will affect your appearance. After all, while relief from something like a painful cavity is important, you probably would prefer not to have a glaring restoration that alters your smile. Luckily, you can receive a dental crown that looks like a natural tooth, so you can keep your smile, and enjoy support for your tooth. A ceramic-made crown, in addition to looking life-like, offers real support, so you enjoy functional and cosmetic benefits.
Why Do You Need To Have Your Tooth Supported With A Dental Crown?
Dental crowns are often used to support your tooth after a cavity treatment. Not every cavity makes a crown necessary, but when decay spreads to too much of your tooth, it can be required, particularly if your treatment called for root canal therapy. That being said, a crown is also capable of helping save a tooth that has been damaged in a physical injury.
Using CEREC Technology To Make Your Dental Crown
Thanks to CEREC technology, you can have your crown placed after a single appointment. Your dentist has access to CAD/CAM technology (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing), so the crown can be developed and produced in their office. Once your custom-sized crown is made, it will be ready to fit on your tooth. This single-visit placement means you enjoy tooth support sooner, and can avoid having to depend on a temporary crown while you wait for your permanent restoration.
