Ceramic Dental Crowns at Irvine Dental Implants Center
Porcelain dental crowns reflect light with a natural healthy glow. These dental crowns, or caps for your teeth, look and function just like natural teeth. Dr. Choi may recommend a dental crown if your tooth has enough decay that it cannot hold a filling, your tooth is cracked or broken, or the root is in danger of cracking down if left unattended. A dental crown covers your natural tooth structure completely. It fits snugly at the gum and protects what remains of the natural tooth. As a Prosthodontist and Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Michael Choi can assure the natural and beautiful smile of his patients.
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Why You Need a Dental Crown?The dental crown serves two important functions.
First, it restores the appearance of your teeth and your face. If your tooth is severely decayed or cracked, Dr. Choi will need to restore it prior to preparing a cap. Teeth also support the muscles in our face, so anything less than a full tooth may affect the way you look.
Second, a dental crown will be the same size and shape as the natural tooth. As a result, it will keep your jaw and bite aligned; it will also make sure that other teeth don't shift locations or take on a greater share of the work of biting and chewing.
What Types of Dental Crowns Do You Need?
At Smile By Design our dental crowns are most often made of porcelain-fused gold crown. Dental crowns also can be made of stainless steel, but those crowns are often temporary and not designed for long-term wear.
Porcelain Crowns usually are built on a metal base, which fits snugly over the natural tooth. Dr. Choi will carefully choose the shade of porcelain that matches the color of your natural teeth the best, and they cannot be distinguished from your own natural teeth. Many people choose porcelain-fused gold crown or porcelain crown for their cosmetic appearance and the confidence it gives them. New materials are now available that allow the use of "all-ceramic" crowns in some cases. They have a beautiful life-like appearance.
Dental crowns also can be made of all gold. Some people prefer not to use gold because it stands out from the other teeth in appearance. At the same time, if the dental crown is placed on a molar, some people feel the cosmetic issue is not a big one. Dr. Choi will discuss with you the types of materials available and help you decide which is best for your unique circumstances.
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Protect Your Investment
Once your dental crown is in place, make sure the area is brushed well and that you floss below the gum line. While the dental crown protects your remaining tooth from further decay, you must protect the base of the dental crown from the bacterial growth and gum disease.
Regular brushing and flossing as you would for your natural teeth will ensure that your dental crown will be in place for years to come!
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