Porcelain Crowns Porcelain is aesthetically preferred in cosmetic and restorative dentistry for its natural appearance. Porcelain is a durable, stain-resistant material, with a semi-translucent finish, nearly identical to your natural tooth enamel. A porcelain crown will provide you with a prosthetic cap cemented over your tooth that our team of experts at Simonsen Dental can place on your tooth. If your teeth are damaged from decay and fractures, you may be eligible for a crown, depending on the level of damage to the root and surrounding tissues. Porcelain Crowns Can Be Used If You Have Missing Or Broken TeethIf your teeth have been weakened by decay, they are more prone to fracturing and chipping. Tooth decay can erode your enamel and enter the pulp of your tooth; this will make a root canal necessary. In most cases, if you have teeth that need, or have had a root canal, they will need to be covered with a crown. If you have a crown it is used for your teeth that cannot be supported by a common filling due to the level of decay. A porcelain crown can be used with a dental bridge, which is a prosthetic meant to replace two or more teeth, bridging the gap in your smile. If you choose porcelain crowns they can also be used as a cap for your dental implant. Porcelain Crowns Are A Durable OptionPorcelain crowns are aesthetically pleasing and stain-resistant. Your porcelain crowns may last five to 30 years depending on your oral habits and hygiene, if you take good care of them. Your porcelain crowns will be fairly durable, and more resistant to fractures than composite resin crowns. The longevity of a dental crown may vary depending on the placement of the crown in a patient's bite, and their oral hygiene habits. Porcelain Crowns Require Two AppointmentsDental crowns serve the purpose of strengthening your damaged tooth structure, preventing further tooth decay, and restoring your tooth's appearance. To prepare for the crown your tooth needs to be cleaned and reshaped. Your tooth will be slightly tapered to make room for the new crown. Once your tooth has been prepared, an impression of the tooth opposing the crown will be made and sent to a dental lab to be fabricated. This may take one to three weeks, and our dentist will fit a temporary crown over the prepared tooth while you wait. During your next appointment, the porcelain crown will be fitted over the tooth, set in place, and adjusted to fit your bite which will finish the procedure. Porcelain Crowns in Beaverton, ORIf you are considering dental crowns, our team at Simonsen Dental is here to help. Call us now for more information or to schedule an appointment by dialing (503) 213-7004. |
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