What is a crown? It is a type of dental restoration that, unlike a surface filling, this procedure fully covers the portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line and becomes the tooth’s new outer surface. Crowns can be made out of porcelain, metal or a combination of both.
Do you suspect you need a dental crown? If so, call Dr. Pete. He’ll assess the problem and recommend the most minimally invasive procedure. If a surface filling will correct the problem, he’ll recommend that instead of a crown.
But in some cases, a crown is the solution. Dr. Pete may recommend a dental crown for a variety of reasons but, most likely, it will be for one of the following:
* To restore a tooth that may have deteriorated.
* To strengthen a tooth.
* For cosmetic reasons, to improve the appearance of a tooth.
Dr. Pete uses the latest technology wherever he sees the result is better for the patient. But when it comes to natural-looking crowns and veneers, the process of working closely with a lab technician to customize your crowns and veneers so they look and feel natural just can’t be surpassed by machines alone. See, your crowns and veneers are made to order and then sculpted and colored by hand.
Their fit and appearance is exactly right for your mouth and fit in with the rest of your teeth. While new equipment allows some dentists to make your crowns in a day, these are no less expensive than fully customized crowns that are put through a finishing process that customizes them fully to your mouth. If you can get a custom-fabric outfit tailored to your body or buy an outfit off the rack for the same price, what would your choice be?
