A crown is a tooth-shaped cover placed over a tooth that is badly damaged or decayed. Many people call it a cap.
Crowns may be placed for several reasons. Usually the tooth has been broken or severely damaged by decay. As a result, a filling can't replace enough of the tooth or make the tooth strong enough. A crown may hold together parts of a cracked tooth. It also can be used to hold a bridge in place. Crowns can be used to improve appearance as well. They may be placed to cover misshapen or badly discolored teeth.
Crowns can be made ahead of time (prefabricated) or made to order in a laboratory. Prefabricated crowns are made of plastic or stainless steel. They can be used on a temporary basis until a permanent crown is made.
Crowns can be made of:
- All metal
- Zirconia
- Porcelain fused to metal (PFM)
- Porcelain fused to zirconia
- All ceramic
Metals include gold alloy, other alloys (palladium) or a base-metal alloy (nickel or chromium). The all-metal or PFM crowns are stronger and are better choices for back teeth than ceramic crowns. PFM and all-ceramic crowns are the same color as your natural teeth. They look just like normal teeth.
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Westside Dentistry
Stephen J. Kimball, DMD
7181 Westwind Dr., Suite A
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 581-1511
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How We Achieve Such Precise-Fitting Crowns
The iTero™ Element digital impression system is dentistry in three dimensions. Using the iTero, Dr. Kimball takes an accurate digital impression for your crown or bridge, which eliminates the need for uncomfortable tray and putty impressions. In addition, iTero technology gives a perfect fit for your crown or bridge, so you spend less time at the dentist and more time enjoying your new smile.
Westside Dentistry
Stephen J. Kimball, DMD
7181 Westwind Dr., Suite A
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 581-1511
Westside-Dentistry.com
A Crown to Repair Damaged Teeth
Crowns are often necessary as a way to save broken or worn teeth when a filling will not restore it fully. A crown will save and even strengthen the damaged tooth. We use advanced materials of the best quality to construct crowns. They appear so natural, you won’t be able to tell them from a real tooth.
Westside Dentistry
Stephen J. Kimball, DMD
7181 Westwind Dr., Suite A
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 581-1511
Westside-Dentistry.com
Cosmetic Dentistry for a Beautiful Smile Transformation
Our team enjoys the aesthetic aspect of our work because when your smile looks good, you also feel better! We make use of a combination of preventive care, tooth-colored fillings, and restorative techniques for your best dental health. Modern cosmetic makeovers are so easy (and affordable for most budgets!) that there’s no reason you can’t have a beautiful, natural-looking smile. Ask us today how crowns, bonding, and whitening can make over your smile!
Westside Dentistry
Stephen J. Kimball, DMD
7181 Westwind Dr., Suite A
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 581-1511
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