Dental crowns are part of the conservative treatment options we employ to transform your smile. They are often used to preserve the functionality of damaged teeth. Smile transformation with dental crowns is ideal if you have:

• A cracked tooth to protect
• An excessively decayed tooth to restore
• A damaged pre-existing crown to replace
• And at times, a defaced tooth to correct

Using a dental crown to protect a tooth

Facial injuries or trauma could lead to one cracking a tooth or more. A cracked tooth can be capped with a custom-made crown for proper functionality and look. During teeth replacement, we also use dental crowns to cap the implant and to strengthen anchor teeth for a dental bridge.

Using a dental crown to restore an excessively decayed tooth

If tooth decay or damage is so extensive that veneers, direct composite bonding, or other conservative treatments aren’t viable treatment options, then a dental crown is an ideal option to give your tooth more lifeline. Also, if you have received root canal therapy, we recommend capping the tooth with a dental crown to offer more stability to the affected tooth.

Replacing a pre-existing dental crown

With proper care, which includes regular brushing and flossing, as well as routine examinations and cleanings, crowns can last between 15 and 30 years. This implies, that you can enjoy the benefits of dental crowns for decades. Just in case something doesn’t sit well with a pre-existing crown, replacing it with a new one is undeniably a good choice.

Dental crowns for transforming the aesthetic appeal of a tooth

Since they fit over the tooth, they can instantly correct discoloration, staining, misshapen teeth, crookedness, chips, cracks, fractures, and more.

Choosing your dental crown

The three predominant choices of restorative materials for the full coverage crowns are:

• Porcelain-fused-to-metal
• All-ceramic (all-porcelain)
• Gold

The material selected is determined by the clinical demands at hand; aesthetic demands, strength requirements, material durability, and restorative space available.

Discover more about the suitability of dental crowns as an ideal path to your smile transformation at any of Lake Dental Clinic branches.