The Dental Crown Procedure

There are many ways to deal with damaged teeth or missing teeth. In some cases, porcelain veneers, bonding, inlays, onlays, and bridges are the best bet. Though there are plenty of situations in which the best option for great dental treatment is to get a dental crown or multiple dental crowns. Dental crowns are these caps that fit right over the damaged tooth or implant abutment. They are sturdy, custom-fabricated, and resemble your natural teeth.

When you visit with Fort Lee, New Jersey cosmetic dentist Dr. Dennis Walker or Dr. Rika Furukawa, they will be able to assess your needs and determine the best treatment plan for you. If it’s decided that you should get dental crowns, they’ll explain the entire treatment process to you in full detail. We don’t have all the room to do that here, but we’d like to give you a brief rundown of what the dental crowns process is like.

If you have a tooth that is decayed or damaged, one of our dentists will first prep the tooth for the crown. This will involve the removal of any structurally unsound or decays portions of the tooth. Once this is accomplished, an impression will be made of the prepped tooth. This impression will be sent to a dental lab so that the custom fabricated crown can be crafted. You will have a temporary dental crown placed on the tooth for the time being. Once the dental crown is finished, you will return to the office to have the dental crown placed and adjusted as needed.

When you are missing a tooth, you may be able to get a single dental crown to cap a dental implant. Fort Lee, New Jersey dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are surgically placed into your jawbone and gum tissue for superior hold. Essentially, the process is similar. Rather than crafting a dental crown from an impression, however, the dental crown will be crafted using the surrounding teeth and previous dental history as reference.

As you can see, dental crowns are quite effective at dealing with the above dental problems and the process of crafting the crowns is generally straightforward. To learn more about your options for optimal dental health, contact a Fort Lee, New Jersey cosmetic dentist today.