Porcelain Crowns Made of very hard ceramic, porcelain crowns create a great-looking tooth that is almost identical to your regular teeth. There are times when fillings are not an option, especially if the teeth are severely damaged or they have had multiple fillings. When this is the case, you can opt for porcelain crowns. Once you get these restorations, you do not have to worry about an allergic reaction that is experienced with metal. Porcelain crowns are a perfect solution for patients who have little space between their teeth. At Wildhorse Dental we custom-make porcelain crowns for your dental needs. Who Benefits from These Crowns?Many patients may need porcelain crowns. If you have stained teeth, our team can mask the unaesthetic look of the stains with porcelain crowns. Also, if you have crooked, chipped, or even fractured teeth, porcelain crowns are an effective way of restoring the structure as well as the function of the teeth. After you have received root canal treatment, your teeth tend to be brittle and fragile. Therefore, porcelain crowns can help reinforce the strength of your teeth. If your missing teeth are to be replaced with dental implants, porcelain crowns are used as part of the restoration. Patients who are unhappy with their teeth or even their shape can receive a complete smile makeover using porcelain crowns. Preparation of Porcelain CrownsOur team takes great care to ensure you get high-quality porcelain crowns. Several steps are involved with the fabrication of porcelain crowns. First, you will have a clinical evaluation where our dentist performs a thorough exam by checking the teeth and ascertaining whether you qualify for porcelain crowns. The next step involves teeth preparation. Our dentist prepares your teeth, a process that involves reducing the size of the teeth so that an appropriately shaped and sized porcelain crown can be fitted over them. Thereafter, the dentist makes an impression of your teeth. The impression is used to fabricate the porcelain crowns. The last step entails placing the crowns. After preparing the crowns, you will come back in for the placement stage. The dentist places the crowns over the teeth, ensuring that they fit and look great. If there are any changes required, they are done at that time. If you are satisfied with the outcome of the restorations, the dentist permanently attaches them to the teeth using adhesive cement. Caring for Porcelain CrownsTo ensure your porcelain crowns last longer, you need to do a number of things. First, you need to avoid eating hard and sticky foods. If you bite hard foods directly from your restoration, it can lead to spontaneous fracture. Also, sticky foods are likely to dislodge the crowns. Another important thing is to ensure you keep abreast with oral care and hygiene. Make sure you look after the crowns the same way you do with natural teeth. But because it is difficult to brush beneath the crowns, we advise that you utilize an interdental brush besides flossing regularly. Last but not least, ensure you visit our office regularly to allow our dentist to see if there are any issues with the crowns so that they are resolved before permanent damage occurs. Learn more about porcelain crowns by visiting us at Wildhorse Dental. Call us at 636-537-0447 to set up an appointment. |
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