A variety of factors can compromise the strength of your smile, including trauma or advanced tooth decay. Can a crown restore your smile? We use these restorations to return a tooth to optimal strength and appearance. They can also aid in other restorative or cosmetic treatments.
What is a Dental Crown?
A crown looks like the visible part of the tooth. Also known as a cap, we place it over the tooth to strengthen it or restore lost tissue. We create them by first removing a portion of your tooth and then taking an impression. We send the impression to a dental lab, where a ceramist fabricates the crown. Once complete, you return to the office so we can check the fit and make any necessary adjustments. Finally, we place the crown using a bonding agent.
What Issues Do They Address?
We may suggest placing one to address a number of concerns. For example, we use them to repair chipped or broken teeth. They can be used to restore fractured teeth or placed following a root canal procedure. They aid in the replacement of lost teeth by either securing a dental bridge or completing a single tooth dental implant. We may offer a restoration to address cosmetic issues, such as misshapen teeth.
What are They Made From?
We use a variety of materials to create a restoration, including:
- Porcelain
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal
- Zirconia
- Metal
The material we use will depend on a number of factors. If the tooth is visible and near the front of the mouth, we may choose the all-porcelain option, as this is the most esthetically pleasing. If the teeth are in the back of the mouth, which means they encounter more serious bite forces, zirconia, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or simply metal may be the best choice. If you have any questions about our restorations then contact our office today.
ABOUT YOUR ASTORIA RESTORATIVE DENTIST
Our Astoria, NY dentist office accepts most major insurance plans. To find out if we accept yours, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Leibowitz, contact us at (718) 728-8320. We welcome patients living in and around Queens, Astoria, NYC, upstate New York, and New Jersey.
