Save yourself oral health and smile appearance problems created by dental extraction. Instead, opt for a beautiful porcelain crown from Thomasson Dental in Madison, TN. Your dentists, Dr. Mark Thomasson and Dr. Andrew Thomasson use these realistic restorations to support failing, infected, overly worn, or otherwise weak teeth, prolonging their usefulness and improving smile appearance.
The details on dental crowns
A crown is a porcelain restoration shaped like your natural tooth. Superior to an extra-large filling or multiple fillings, a crown protects against further decay, fracture, or infection. It maintains a realistic appearance and prevents damage to or misalignment of remaining natural teeth. The American College of Prosthodontists reports that the single dental crown is the most commonly used dental restoration in the United States.
Your dentist in Madison, TN, advises crown placement when:
- You have root canal therapy to heal infection and relieve inflammation.
- You have received a dental implant.
- Your tooth is cracked, chipped, or worn.
- You desire a better tooth shape, size, or color.
- A multi-tooth bridge requires support.
All-porcelain crowns are noteworthy due to their custom-crafted color, size, and shape. Placed on front teeth, back teeth, and anywhere in between, these restorations are the treatments of choice because of their longevity and reliability. Most crowns last at least 10 years.
Getting a dental crown
There are a few steps involved. They include:
- A complete oral exam and digital X-rays
- Oral impressions to render a negative imprint and model of your natural tooth
- Enamel reduction (performed with locally-injected anesthetic) to remove damage and properly shape the healthy tooth structure
- Wearing a temporary crown
- Removal of the temporary and placement of a permanent crown
After you receive your new crown, you will care for it just as you do your other teeth. Brush and floss every day. Avoid teeth clenching with a mouth guard, and do not chew ice or non-foods such as plastic packaging. See your dentist in his Madison, TN, office twice a year for a professional cleaning and check-up.
Partial crowns
If you have a very large filling on the chewing surface of the molar, Dr. Thomasson may recommend a partial crown. An inlay is a partial porcelain crown that lies between the cusps, or corners, of a back tooth. An onlay is a partial crown which replaces cusps and the surface between them.
These restorations are just as realistic as full crowns. They serve to strengthen teeth and match tooth color and texture perfectly.
Find out more
Get the details you need to decide if a crown is right for your smile. Call Thomasson Dental in Madison, TN, for a consultation with one of our wonderful dentists. Dr. Mark Thomasson or Dr. Andrew Thomasson want you to have your best oral health right now. Phone the office team at (615) 865-1732.