Overview
Do you have a tooth that is badly damaged, or a gap left by missing teeth that needs to be filled? A dental crown at the Texas Center for Cosmetic Dentistry in The Woodlands, TX may be an excellent solution. Porcelain crowns can be used to beautifully cover a natural tooth to protect a broken or discolored tooth, cover a tooth after root canal, or to anchor a dental bridge. Alternatively, a crown can be placed over a dental implant to fill the gap left by a missing tooth.
Modern crowns are made of beautiful tooth-colored porcelain that is amazingly natural-looking. We use layered feldspathic porcelain for our cosmetic crowns or IPS e.max®, 3M ESPE Lava™ crowns, or zirconia crowns. Our dentists do not provide porcelain-fused-to-metal or metal crowns. With proper upkeep, dental crowns can typically last at least 5 – 15 years however, we have patients whose crowns have lasted more than 25+ years.
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Treatment
To place a dental crown, the tooth must first be prepared be removing any existing decay, old fillings, and a small amount of enamel. Using 3D imaging, we will create a digital representation of the tooth to help prepare the crown. With advanced technology, a crown can sometimes be created and bonded all in the same day, which will allow the patient to avoid wearing a temporary crown. This procedure typically takes about 2 hours with little to no down time afterward.
Crown FAQs
Best Candidates for Crowns?
A dentist may recommend a crown for treatment in the following situations: to cover a severely cracked or damaged tooth, to restore a fractured tooth, to cover a dental implant, to replace a large filling when there isn’t enough natural tooth remaining, to cover a misshapen or discolored tooth, to cover a tooth after a root canal, to protect a weak or fractured tooth, and to attach a bridge.
How Long Do Crowns Last?
Dental crowns typically last 15 – 20 years before they become damaged or need to be replaced. It is important that the patient maintain a healthy dental regimen to extend the life of crowns.
Dental Crown Benefits?
Dental crowns help to alleviate pain as well as cracks, chips, and strains on the teeth. For many patients, dental crowns give them a boost of confidence once they see their restored smile. Today, most dental crowns are composed of porcelain or ceramic, which maintains a natural look and texture, matching the patient’s smile.
Crown Your Smile
At the Texas Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, our Accredited cosmetic dentists provide patients in The Woodlands, Houston, TX and surrounding areas with beautiful porcelain crowns. In addition to restoring oral function, these crowns have so much aesthetic value that we often use them in cosmetic dentistry treatments as part of a smile makeover. We would like to offer you a dental consultation today. Call to schedule your appointment.
