Porcelain Dental Crown: A Durable Solution for Damaged Teeth

If you’re dealing with chipped, cracked, or teeth that are severely worn, we understand how these conditions can impact your confidence. Also, damaged teeth can cause great discomfort and compromise other teeth.

The good news is you may not have to get a tooth extraction. Your damaged tooth may be saved using a porcelain crown, a restoration renowned for its strength and realistic appearance.

When you visit Glow Dental Co. at Austin, Texas, Dr. Kelsi Lewis will happily use her years of experience and expertise to make your smile beautiful again using treatments like porcelain crowns.

The Purpose of a Tooth Crown

A tooth crown is a tooth-shaped cap used to restore a damaged tooth’s shape, strength, and appearance. They are commonly used for:

• The restoration of a damaged tooth
• Improving smile appearance
• Protecting a vulnerable tooth
• Protecting dental implant posts during the bonding process
• Holding in place dental bridges
• Cosmetic purposes such as covering gaps, rotating, or reshaping teeth

Crowns can be made from resin, metal, zirconia, porcelain, or a combination of these materials. However, porcelain crowns are often the most popular choice.

Porcelain Dental Crown Benefits

Porcelain crowns are a top choice for restoring smiles. Here are five key benefits porcelain crowns can offer your smile.

Looks

Porcelain has a shade that naturally resembles your tooth’s natural enamel. They can also be custom-designed to match the surrounding teeth’ shape, color, and size, ensuring a seamless blend to complete your smile.

Strength

Porcelain crowns can increase stability and strength when a damaged tooth needs extra support. They can also restore the integrity of a compromised tooth, thereby preventing future damage and avoiding tooth loss.

Durability

One of the biggest benefits of getting a porcelain crown is its durability. These crowns are resistant to the daily wear and tear that can damage a weakened tooth. And with proper maintenance, you can enjoy this benefit for years.

Function

Crowns are designed to improve the bite functionality of weakened teeth. They can allow you to speak, chew, and bite normally without pain or risk of losing your tooth.

Preservation

You can often keep your natural tooth without needing an extraction. Even teeth that are severely damaged due to damage caused by decay or physical force can be saved using porcelain crowns.

The Process of Getting a Porcelain Crown

During your first visit, our team will remove the damaged portions of your tooth to rebuild a more supportive foundation. We will also shape your tooth to fit your new porcelain crown better.

Dr. Lewis and her team also evaluate your tooth using an X-ray to find any internal cracks. Those portions are usually removed under local anesthesia if the tooth is decayed.

We will also take a digital scan of the damaged tooth and impressions of the teeth located below and above the tooth.

You’ll receive a temporary crown designed to protect the tooth until your finalized crown is ready.

Upon your second visit, we remove your temporary crown and place your permanent crown. Dr. Lewis then checks to ensure the fit, shape, and color match perfectly.

We then numb the tooth using a local anesthetic before permanently cementing your new porcelain crown.

Repair Your Smile with a Porcelain Crown

Damaged teeth are a real drag. Thankfully, fixing your broken smile has never been easier. Call Glow Dental Co. at (512) 572-4842 to schedule your consultation at Austin, TX. Together, we can make your smile right again.

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