When you have a decayed tooth, or one that has been cracked or chipped, your teeth could be vulnerable to worsening pain or even tooth loss. A restoration, such as a full crown, can help prevent major complications. In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist talks about restoring smiles with our custom-made crowns.
When a Restoration is Needed
We may recommend a dental restoration for issues too severe to be addressed with a filling or dental bonding. For example, since the dental crown covers the entire visible portion of a tooth, we could use them to reshape malformed teeth, repair chips and cracks, lengthen worn down teeth, and even close unsightly gaps between them too. We’ve placed these restorations to also address missing teeth too, securing a dental bridge in place with one or two of them, or even restoring a single tooth dental implant.
Creating a Custom Crown
Custom-making each one ensures not only an attractive appearance, but also a balanced bite and comfortable fit. After all, we want these to provide quality restorations for years to come. To begin, we will numb the area around the tooth and gently remove structure from it, making room for the dental crown. Next, we take detailed digital images, which we combine to create a 3D computer impression, one that is very accurate and precise. We then design and fabricate the finished product in a dental lab, and when you return for a second visit, we will attach it with a powerful bonding agent.
A Lifelike Appearance
When possible, we like to use material like ceramic or zirconia. These are able to absorb daily bite forces and pressure, and also have a translucent appearance like natural enamel. Which means we can shade them to blend with your smile seamlessly and offer a lifelike appearance. Options like ceramic and porcelain are used for the front facing teeth, while zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-metal can be used for the rear teeth.
Maintaining Your New Restoration
The same actions that help protect your dental crown could also help preserve your natural teeth and prevent issues like tooth decay and gum disease. Essentially, you should continue to brush and floss daily and also cut back on sugary foods and drinks. These actions help limit the risk of plaque buildup and related complications, preserving your restoration and the tooth we’ve attached it to. You should also see us every six months for a checkup and cleaning visit too!
Your Astoria, NY, Dentist Can Restore Your Smile
Our team wants to help you enjoy strengthened and healthy smiles. To learn more about our custom and lifelike dental repair, then schedule a consultation by calling Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, in Astoria, NY, today at 718-728-8320.
