Dental Crowns
Crowns serve as a cosmetic solution to enhance the strength and shape of a tooth. They are commonly employed for teeth that have been fractured, worn down, or partially damaged due to tooth decay.
Crowns are placed on an existing tooth and completely encase the part of the tooth above the gum line. Essentially, the crown acts as a new outer layer for your tooth. Crowns can be composed of porcelain, metal, or a combination of both. Porcelain crowns are commonly chosen as they closely resemble the color and transparency of natural teeth while also being highly durable.
When there is not enough tooth strength to support a filling, crowns or onlays (partial crowns) are necessary. Unlike fillings that are applied directly into your mouth, crowns are made outside of your mouth. A dental laboratory technician creates your crown in a lab using an impression of your unique tooth. This allows them to carefully analyze your bite and jaw movements. The crown is then custom-made to ensure that your bite and jaw movements function properly once it is placed.
