Dental crowns are a standard procedure to restore teeth that have been damaged, chipped or cracked. At Peak Dental Arts, we also recommend crowns because they look and feel like your natural teeth while being durable and protective.
Dental Crowns at Peak Dental Arts
At Peak Dental Arts, we make a porcelain dental crown to fit over a damaged tooth, restoring it to a natural look and feel. The crown – sometimes called a “cap” is placed over the top of the tooth, covering it all the way to the gum line to protect the tooth underneath.
Typically, we recommend crowns when the tooth can’t be repaired by bonding or other dental procedures.
Our Dental Crowns Process
Traditional dental crowns typically take two appointments because we take a digital impression of your damaged tooth first before fitting the actual crown over your tooth. Here’s what you can expect during the crown procedure.
Examine and Prepare
Dr. Lanik will examine the tooth and prepare it for the procedure. Depending on the situation, you may need X-rays during this step.
Take an Impression
We’ll take an impression of your tooth so we can build the actual crown to fit just right. Digital impressions are faster, more accurate, and don’t require messy impression materials.
Build the Crown
Then, we send the impression to our local lab, where technicians will actually build the crown.
Place the Crown
On your next visit, we will place the crown over your tooth, ensuring a good fit. Then, adhere it to your natural tooth, so the crown looks and feels natural.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are actually several benefits of a dental crown.
- Replaces the missing tooth with a solid and long-lasting structure
- Offers better support to misshapen teeth and broken teeth
- Looks natural
- Fixes chewing problems you might be experiencing
Dental crowns are placed on top of damaged teeth to protect the tooth and surrounding gums from further decay. Crowns are used to protect and restore the shape of the teeth. Usually, a filling is placed in the tooth decay first.
Sometimes fillings do not work if the cavity is too large or if there is too much decay in the tooth. In this case, a crown is needed to make sure your tooth is healthy.
Your dental crown can last many years if placed and cared for properly! It’s essential to brush and floss regularly and visit us for regular dental exams and cleanings, as we will examine your teeth and crowns to ensure they are functioning correctly.