When a tooth is cracked or chipped, or aches due to a serious cavity or infection, then a restoration may be needed to prevent worsening pain or tooth loss. Our team can help protect smiles with custom, lifelike dental crowns. In today’s blog, your Virginia Beach, VA, dentist will look at how we create and place our natural looking dental crowns.
When Our Team Recommends Repair
When does a tooth need a restoration? A dental crown caps the tooth and as a result, can address multiple restorative and cosmetic concerns. For example, we can repair cracked, chipped, or broken teeth, or lengthen the structure worn down by teeth grinding. Placement could address severe tooth decay or aid in treating infections by completing a root canal procedure. We could use them to reshape malformed teeth or to improve overall bite function and chewing capabilities. For those with missing teeth, they can support prosthetics like bridges or even restore a single tooth dental implant!
The Process of Creating and Placing Them
Each one we place is custom-made, so ensure optimal results, a balanced bite, and better oral health. To begin, we will numb the tooth with a local anesthetic so you’re comfortable as we remove outer structure to make room for the restoration. Next, we will take detailed digital images of the prepared tooth from multiple angles. We use these to create a 3D impression, one that enables us to design and fabricate your crown in a lab setting. Our team often uses materials like porcelain, which we can shade to blend with your smile and ensure your finished restoration looks natural. We may use porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia for the side and rear teeth, which ensure greater bite forces.
When the completed one is ready, we will check the fit and make any necessary adjustments before we attach it with a powerful bonding agent. With proper care and attention, your dental crown could last for years to come!
Dental Bridges
If you have between one and three missing teeth in a row, we could help with a dental bridge. The prosthetic spans the gap in your smile, and is held in place with one to two dental crowns, which are attached to each end of the replacement teeth, so your new ones are held firmly in place. If you have any questions about how we repair your smile, or about our other lifelike restorations or prosthetics, then contact our team today to learn more.
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist About Our Restorative Dentistry
Our team can use custom dental restoration and prosthetics to improve your smile’s function, health, and beauty! To find out more about our lifelike repair options, then contact Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at 757-428-7440.
