Dental Crown Dental crowns offer a solution to curb the problem of tooth damage and decay, which fillings cannot solve. The process for placing a dental crown involves constructing a cap that often covers the entire tooth down to the gum line to protect it from further damage. A crown provides more stability to resist fractures from chewing forces, but won't last a lifetime and may need be replaced periodically. For exceptional dental services and crown treatment, visit our professionals at East Portland Dentistry.What You Need to KnowDental crowns can be made according to the patient's needs and preferences. They can be tooth-colored, gold, silver, or metal caps that fit over damaged teeth to restore their natural function, shape, and look. They consist of metals, ceramics, porcelain, or composite resins. Dental crowns are often placed after a root canal or dental implant procedure. Our dental technicians make custom crowns for our patient's preferences to ensure they blend in with the patient's surrounding natural teeth. To determine the best option, our dentist will consider the following factors: location and function of the tooth, positioning of your gum tissue and gum line, how much of the tooth shows when smiling, and the colors and shades of surrounding teeth. We will also look for any signs of clenching or teeth grinding in order to determine which crown material should be used. The Need for Professional Crown PlacementOur practitioners offer several types of dental crowns. The most common and affordable type of crown is made from zirconium. These are tooth colored, extremely durable, and can be used in the front or back teeth for a very lifelike restoration. Another common type is a porcelain fused to a metal crown. When porcelain and metal are heated together, porcelain chemically fuses to the oxides on the metal, creating a durable bond. These crowns are more robust than regular porcelain because a metal structure supports them. They blend in well with the shape, look, and function of your natural teeth. Metal and gold crowns come in different forms and colors. Gold crowns are typically cast from all precious metals that are biocompatible and very caries resistant. They are corrosion-resistant and never chip or break. Gold also has the added advantage of being the same hardness as tooth enamel, resulting in minimal wear of the opposing teeth. Stainless steel crowns are a less used crown, mainly used for temporary treatment in adults and children. They can provide stability for the developing arch of a child with severe decay while waiting for the eruption of the permanent dentition. In adults with limited finances, a stainless steel crown can bridge the time until a permanent crown can be placed. The last type is an all-resin crown which is less expensive than the other types. However, our professionals do not usually recommend resin crowns because they are more vulnerable to fractures, wear and tear, and do not last as long. The dental crown procedure takes at least two appointments to complete. The team at East Portland Dentistry might recommend analgesic medications after the crown preparation. After the crown is inserted, patients should regularly visit our practitioner's office for dental exams and to have the crown inspected. Book an appointment by getting in touch with us at (971) 484-1652. |
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