A dental crown is a custom-crafted shell, typically made from porcelain (other materials, like porcelain-fused-to-metal and zirconia, are also available) that covers a damaged or decayed tooth or sits atop a dental implant as a replacement tooth. Dental crowns provide structural support and a reinforced chewing surface.
In cases of severe damage where the original tooth can be saved, its decay is removed, the remainder is reshaped, and a custom-sized and natural-looking crown is fitted over it. This provides comfortable and natural-looking protection from further damage.
Also, when a natural tooth must be extracted, and the natural tooth root is replaced with a dental implant, a crown is fixed to a small, typically titanium peg, or “abutment,” to restore proper biting and chewing function.
How Dental Crowns in Clearwater Restore Your Smile
Dental crowns in Clearwater enhance the appearance and function of a person’s smile, facial structure, and bite function in several ways. Here are a few:
- Restoring a tooth’s original shape
- Structural support to prevent adjacent teeth from shifting out of alignment
- Hiding misshapen or severely discolored teeth
- Filling gaps between teeth
Precisely Placing Dental Crowns in Clearwater, FL
If you’re in Clearwater and want to learn more about the many benefits of dental crowns and whether they’re a suitable solution for you, contact Dr. Earl Santos and the friendly and knowledgeable Causeway Dental team to schedule a consultation!
