A dental crown or also known as “dental cap” is used for dental restorations. The crown encloses a tooth for protection and strengthening of the damaged area. It also enhances the appearance of the visible portion where the dental crown has been placed. Here at Indian Hills Dentistry, we offer services for Dental Crowns in Murfreesboro.
When to have Dental Crowns?
There had been several reasons why your dentist may recommend you to have one, and it may be one of these:
- TO RESTORE DAMAGED TOOTH
Dental crowns are the best options for patients whose teeth are severely damaged and are difficult to be cleaned because of deep penetrated cavities, thick tartar and unstructured tooth formation.
- TO REPLACE MISSING TOOTH CAUSED BY INJURY
If a traumatic injury has caused your teeth to fall out permanently, a dental crown and an implant is a solution to such problem. It can replace your old tooth and its functional and aesthetic features.
- TO PRESERVE A TOOTH
When the patient had a root canal therapy, having a dental crown is a good choice since a large dental filling was used. The crown will cover and protect the tooth from the further damage it may gain.
- TO ENHANCE AESTHETICS
Dental crowns can be used to cover imperfections such as unstructured, chipped and yellowish pigmentation of a tooth.
Dental Crown Procedures
For the installation of dental crowns, the patient has to undergo two separate visits to the dental clinic.
During the first appointment, there will be a tooth examination. If the tooth is severely damaged and cannot support a crown, the dentist has to treat it first.
After the removal of the decays and filing down of the teeth, a visual impression will be taken and it will be sent to an off-site lab for the making of the crown. The crowns can be made of gold and porcelain. Porcelain crowns are natural-looking, so it will match your existing teeth. Gold crowns are durable and do not chip, so it is suitable for crowning back teeth where a lot of pressure is usually applied.
On the second appointment, the temporary crown will be removed. After which, the new crown will be positioned and fastened to your tooth with the use of a special dental adhesive.
Aiming to restore your teeth as natural as it was before? Schedule your appointment with Indian Hills Dentistry at Murfreesboro, we offer Dental Crowns Services in Murfreesboro. Contact us at (615) 236-6801 or visit us at 2850 S. Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37127.