Crowns serve to repair and enhance damaged teeth or to substitute missing ones. Commonly referred to as caps, crowns are designed to completely encase a damaged tooth. They not only provide strength but can also significantly enhance the tooth's look, shape, and alignment. Crowns can be utilized to… • Replace a large filling when minimal tooth structure remains • Shield a weak tooth from breaking • Restore a fractured tooth • Secure a bridge • Cover a dental implant • Conceal a discolored or poorly shaped tooth • Encase a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy
Crowns and veneers are excellent tools for achieving superior aesthetic results. They effectively address issues like discoloration, irregular shapes, wear, or misalignment of teeth. While veneers involve less removal of tooth structure compared to crowns, both can offer similar aesthetic benefits. The choice between the two for your smile transformation largely depends on the overall health of the teeth being treated.
A successful smile makeover starts with meticulous planning. Impressions of the teeth needing treatment are taken, and models are created to showcase the perfect shapes and placements for the teeth. The existing teeth are shaped appropriately to accommodate crown or veneer application, and temporary crowns or veneers are securely placed based on the pre-designed models. Ultimately, permanent crowns or veneers are crafted and bonded in place, giving rise to your stunning new smile!
Crowns serve to address functional concerns as well. They are the preferred solution for restoring teeth that are fractured, cracked, have significant failing fillings, or experience severe wear to their natural function. In addition to their aesthetic benefits, crowns are commonly utilized to salvage teeth that are severely compromised.
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