Dental crowns are a very popular treatment; they are used to strengthen teeth that have been weakened through decay or injury. Dental crowns are also known as caps because they sit over the top of the natural tooth.
What are crowns and why would I need one?
Dental crowns are a type of restoration; they are used to strengthen teeth that are weak as a result of decay, injury or a large filling. Dental crowns can be made from a wide range of materials, including precious metals, ceramic fused to metal and porcelain. Many people prefer all-ceramic or ceramic fused to metal crowns, as they produce an attractive aesthetic with the crown blending in with the colour of the natural tooth.
We may advise you to have a dental crown if you have had a large filling, you have been involved in an accident, you have fallen or your tooth has been injured while playing sport, for example or you have had root canal treatment. You may also need a crown if you have had a dental implant to replace a missing tooth.
Crowns can also have aesthetic benefits for your smile.
What are the advantages of a dental crown?
Dental crowns have many benefits for your oral health, as well as the look of your smile. Crowns help to strengthen the tooth and protect the rest of the tooth from damage and they also improve the function of the tooth.
The treatment process
Crowns are custom-made for each patient. The crown is manufactured based on images and impressions of the affected tooth to ensure that it fits perfectly. Before a crown is fitted, the tooth is prepared, which involves removing decayed or damaged tissue and cleaning the tooth thoroughly; an impression is then created and the crown is manufactured. We are delighted to offer our clients same-day restorations thanks to the amazing Cerec technology, meaning you can enjoy your new smile straight away. For more information on dental crowns contact us at Liverpool Dental Spa today.
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