Dental Crowns
Made from porcelain, or ceramic
Dental Crowns
Not all smiles can stay beautiful forever. Dental decay, injuries, grinding, clenching and normal wear and tear can take their toll on the teeth, leaving your smile in need of a little sprucing up. In many cases, Dr. Abadan uses dental crowns to repair cracked or chipped teeth, reinforce weak teeth, replace old fillings or correct other dental problems. If you have a tooth that is on the brink of succumbing to damage, decay or disease, explore your dental crown options at Dr. Abadan’s Carmel Valley dental practice.
About Dental Crowns
Dental crowns, also called caps, restore structure and functionality to teeth that have been destroyed by decay, disease or a traumatic event. Custom-crafted in a dental laboratory, crowns look very similar to natural teeth and are indistinguishable from your surrounding teeth. Crowns are made of porcelain, ceramic or metal materials.
How Dental Crowns Can Enhance Your Smile
Crowns provide structural support to a weak or damaged tooth. They are most often used to restore functionality to teeth with significant cracks or chips, excessive decay or another structural deficiency that is compromising the tooth’s health and form. They are also used in cases of extreme wear and tear, enamel erosion or damage due to trauma. Crowns completely encase the tooth, providing a normal appearance and stable chewing surface.
Dental Crown Treatment
During your first visit, Dr. Abadan will use advanced CEREC® dentistry technology to design and mill your custom dental crown right in the office. This digital process eliminates the need for messy impressions and temporary crowns, providing a faster, more comfortable experience.
Dr. Abadan will prepare your tooth by gently removing a small amount of enamel. Using a 3D digital scan, she will create a precise model of your tooth and design your permanent crown on-screen. The crown is then crafted from a high-quality ceramic block using the CEREC milling machine, often within the same appointment.
Once your crown is ready, Dr. Abadan will bond it securely by placing a light-sensitive resin between your tooth and the crown, and hardening the resin with a special curing light.
Finally, she will make any finishing touches to ensure your new crown blends seamlessly with your smile. Because it is crafted from natural-looking porcelain, the crown reflects light just like your own teeth, giving you a durable and beautiful result—without the wait.
Partial Crowns
Dr. Abadan also works with partial crowns, called onlays, which cover one or more of the tooth’s points (cusps), and inlays, which are similar to fillings and placed within the cusps of the tooth’s chewing surface. Dr. Abadan may recommend inlays or onlays when a case requires a more conservative restoration than a dental crown.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
What makes dental crowns such an attractive option? They have been described as having the following qualities:
- Natural-looking
- Reliable
- Durable
- Ultimate protection for the tooth
Restore Strength and Function to Your Teeth
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