Dental Crowns
When a tooth is fractured, has a large old filling, or is severely damaged by decay, your Smiles by Design dentist may recommend the placement of a crown or cap. Crowns strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure and can improve the appearance of your smile. Types of crowns include a full porcelain crown, a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown, and a all-metal crown.
Fitting a crown requires at least two visits to the dentist’s office.
- The dentist will remove any decay, then prepare and shape the tooth for the crown.
- The dentist will then make an impression to base the crown on..
- The dentist will then create and fit a temporary or transitional crown made out of plastic or metal for use while the permanent crown is being made.
- In a follow-up visit, the dentist will remove the temporary crown, fit and adjust the final crown, then cement the crown into place.
Your Smiles by Design dentist will match the crown color to the color of your teeth. If you are considering whitening your teeth, you should talk to your dentist about tooth whitening options before the crown is made. Since bleaching products do not affect the color of crowns, it is important that your natural teeth are whitened first so the dentist can match the crown color to the color of your teeth after they are whitened.
