A dental crown is a tooth-shaped covering that is placed over a tooth, encasing the entire visible part of the tooth. When a tooth needs its shape, size, strength or appearance restored, Dr. Matt Pierce or Dr. Jim Heck may recommend a porcelain dental crown in Greenwood, Indiana. There are many situations for which our dentists may suggest a dental crown. A crown will keep a weak tooth from breaking or hold a cracked tooth together. If a tooth is broken or badly worn down, a crown will restore it. If a tooth has a large dental filling and does not have much tooth structure left, a crown will cover and support the tooth. A dental crown can cover and conceal irregularly shaped or badly stained teeth, and it can anchor a dental bridge in place or cover a dental implant.
Our dentists will prepare your tooth for a crown by removing a small amount of tooth enamel. Digital impressions of the tooth and the surrounding teeth are taken so that a dental crown can be custom made. When your crown is ready, our dentists will permanently be cemented in place. Feel free to contact White River Family Dental and Implant Center today at 317-881-4726 to learn more and to schedule your next appointment.
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A dental crown, or cap, is a restoration that can be used for a number of purposes. One of the most common uses of a dental crown is to restore a tooth that is significantly damaged or decayed. The crown is custom made to fit over the entire tooth, starting at the gumline, in order to restore the tooth to its original shape and size. Dental crowns can be made of gold, porcelain or porcelain fused to metal; porcelain crowns are popular because they match the natural color and appearance of your teeth. Our dentists will help you determine which type of dental crown is right for your smile.
Your smile may benefit from a crown if a tooth is damaged or decayed to the point that a dental filling will not provide a successful restoration. Crowns can also be used for a number of other restorative and aesthetic purposes, including to:
- Protect a tooth following root canal treatment
- Anchor and attach a dental bridge
- Cover and complete a dental implant
- Enhance the beauty of your smile
- Improve a misshapen tooth
- Strengthen a tooth that is fractured or weak
- Support a large filling when little natural tooth structure remains
To find out whether a dental crown is right for you, we welcome you to contact us today!