Same Day Teeth Restorations
CEREC stands for CERamic REConstruction and is a tool in our office that can take exact digital images of areas requiring restoration and produce the suitable restoration on the spot.
With our CEREC cad/cam machine, you can have your crown or other restoration completed in simply one visit. We will design and custom fit your tooth precisely with our computer milling unit right in the office. You no longer have to have a temporary crown or wait weeks for the laboratory to produce your crown.
CEREC can be used in a full range of indications: inlays, onlays, partial crowns, posterior crowns, anterior crowns and veneers.
Dental Treatments That May Be Offered
A variety of dental treatments are available for our local clients. Our goal is to provide a warm and comforting environment for your dental experience, whether you are visiting us for the first time for a dental evaluation and cleaning, or you are returning to finish your cosmetic smile makeover.
The procedures listed below are just a sampling of what we may offer:
- Dental Crowns
- Dental Implants
- Teeth Whitening
- Full & Partial Dentures
- Dental Bonding
- TMJ Treatments
- Gum Disease
- Porcelain Veneers
- Dental Bridges
- Root Canal Therapy
- Fillings
Today's Subject Is:
Dental Crowns
A crown (or cap) is a covering that covers the entire tooth surface area restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens the tooth structure providing the tooth a longer life span than it would have if brought back by fillings or other kinds of restorations.
Crowns are full coverage restorations that are utilized to cover a tooth that is likely to break, or is too broken down to be restored with a filling. They are most typically done after root canal treatments, or when a large filling wears out. The larger the hole made by a cavity that has to be treated, the more likely a crown will be required. Even after a filling is put in a big cavity, a tooth is more likely to break. Remember that the jaw muscles are the strongest in the body. Teeth are subjected to incredible pressures. Crowns ride over the weakened tooth, providing strength and protecting the tooth against breakage. A broken or split tooth is a far more serious matter and much more difficult to treat. Crowns prevent this, in addition to making for a good smile.
It takes 2 appointments to restore a tooth with a crown. In the first appointment any decay is removed from the tooth and it is shaped to accept the crown. Then an impression is made of the tooth for use in making a crown. In between the two visits the crown is made, normally of high-strength porcelain over gold alloy, all ceramic material, or gold. A short-term crown is worn during this time. In the 2nd visit this temporary crown is removed. Then the {permanent crown is adjusted as needed and then cemented in place.
What Does Getting A Crown Involve?
A crown procedure usually requires 2 visits. Your first visit will include taking impressions that will be used to create your custom crown. A mold will also be utilized to produce a temporary crown which will remain on your tooth for roughly two weeks until your brand-new crown is fabricated by a dental lab.
While the tooth is numb, the dentist will prepare the tooth by eliminating any decay and shaping the surface to effectively fit the crown. When these details are accomplished, your short-term crown will be put with short-term cement and your bite will be examined to ensure you are biting properly.
At your 2nd visit your temporary crown will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be thoroughly positioned to guarantee the spacing and bite are accurate.
You will be given care guidelines and encouraged to have routine dental visits to check your crown. As always, correct oral hygiene will help extend the life of your new crown.
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