Today, dental crowns have become a household name in dentistry. Dental offices like Peachtree Corners Dental Associates in Georgia, use dental crowns to improve the function and esthetics of compromised teeth. Modern dental crowns are created from life-like materials like porcelain to achieve a durable and beautiful-looking outcome.

What is a dental crown?

A dental crown or cap is a tooth-shaped appliance placed on a compromised tooth to improve its appearance and structure. Most people confuse dental crowns with veneers, but the two are different. A dental veneer covers the tooth’s front part, but a dental cap encapsulates your entire tooth to strengthen and protect it from further damage. 

Dental crowns have numerous cosmetic and functional uses. Dr. Kristina Dawson can recommend a dental crown to resolve the below dental issues:

• Securing a dental bridge
• Cosmetically improving a rotated or severely discolored tooth
• Topping off a dental implant
• Restoring a decayed or damaged tooth
• Protecting a tooth after a root canal
• Replacing large, failing fillings

Modern dental crowns can be created from numerous materials, including gold, zirconia, and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM). We prefer porcelain crowns because they deliver the most life-looking appearance due to their natural translucency. Porcelain crowns are undetectable once placed on your damaged or otherwise flawed teeth. 

The procedure of placing a dental crown

Whether installing dental crowns for restorative or cosmetic reasons, the procedure remains the same. Usually, getting a traditional dental crown needs at least two dental visits, whether restoring one or multiple teeth. 

The process for dental crowns involves the steps below.

• Consultation: We examine your tooth to determine whether a dental crown is the best restoration to revive your smile. We use visual inspections and digital X-rays to evaluate the health of your tooth and the surrounding tissues for a successful dental crown procedure
• Tooth preparation: First, we numb your tooth to eliminate discomfort during treatment. If your tooth has decay, we remove the diseased portion. Next, we reshape your tooth by shaving down the enamel to create space for a crown
• Oral impressions: We’ll take a bite impression of the tooth and the surrounding teeth. Our lab technician uses these molds to create a dental crown that fits comfortably and looks natural. After bite impressions, we’ll clean your tooth and place a provisional crown to protect your prepped tooth from injury, infection, and sensitivity. You’ll wait two to three weeks for your new crown to be ready
• Installing the permanent crown: During this appointment, we’ll remove your temporary crown, clean the tooth, and place the permanent crown to determine its fit and appearance. Where necessary, we may file down or buff your crown for the most pleasing outcome. When all is set, we bond your crown in place using dental cement

That’s all it takes to restore your smile with a dental crown. It only takes a few visits spanning a couple of weeks to get one of the finest restorations in dentistry! Your new restoration looks life-like and is incredibly durable to last over 15 years with proper maintenance.

Rebuild your smile with dental crowns

If you have one or more teeth that could use a new look, please call (770) 501-6669 to talk to Peachtree Corners Dental Associates.

We use natural-looking dental crowns and other treatments to restore your teeth to their pre-damage self.

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