When a tooth sustains damage or severe decay, you need restoration to avoid complications, such as discomfort and even tooth loss. Our team can help rebuild these damaged or weakened portions of your smile with custom restorations. In today’s blog, your Virginia Beach, VA, dentist talks about our custom crowns, and how we can use them to address an array of restorative concerns with a cosmetic approach.
When Smiles Call for Repair
A dental crown covers the tooth structure above the gum line, capping the tooth and enabling us to treat an array of oral health concerns. For example, we can cap a tooth that has been worn down by teeth grinding, or one that has been broken, chipped, or cracked. Placement could also address severe tooth decay or an infection, completing a root canal procedure. Placement also helps improve overall bite balance and chewing function too. If you have lost one or more of your natural teeth, then custom crowns could help us secure a dental bridge in place or restore a single tooth dental implant. We can transform the health and function of your smile!
The Process of Creating Your Custom Restorations
To create a custom dental restoration, our team will start by carefully examining the tooth with advanced digital imaging technology. The next step is to numb the tooth to keep you comfortable as we remove structure from it to make room for the restoration. Our team then gathers detailed digital pictures of these teeth, and measurements too. These are used in a lab setting to design and craft a custom dental restoration, one made specifically for your smile.
The Placement Process
When possible, we will use lifelike materials to create the crown, such as ceramic, zirconia, or even porcelain-fused-to-metal, which can be shaded to blend with the rest of your smile seamlessly. We want you to feel confident when you smile! Once your dental crown is ready, we will connect it to the prepared tooth with a powerful bonding agent. With proper care and attention, you can enjoy a full restoration that looks natural and lasts for decades to come. If you have any questions about how we design and create dental crowns, and how we place and manage them, then please contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule A Restorative Appointment Today
To learn more about our approach to restorative dentistry, give us a call at Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at (757) 428-7440 to schedule an appointment. We want to help you enjoy good oral health and an attractive smile, and now is a great time to start your journey to a full and beautiful smile, so give us a call to schedule your first visit of 2024.
