Cosmetic Dentistry and Dental Crowns
What are they and how are they used in Dentistry
Cosmetic Dental Crowns are an Esthetic Dental Restoration that cover a tooth for protection and enhance the appearance of the tooth. Dental Crowns cover teeth for a variety of reasons for instances the tooth may be fractured, large area of decay requiring more support than a filling can accomplish, after a root canal, severe wear, etc. The Cosmetic Dental Crown will be in the smile line and will require the tooth to be prepared specifically to make the restored crown look natural and match surrounding teeth. The bite is always considered before the crown is done and after it is placed. The experienced Cosmetic Dentist will always determine the reason for the need for the crown and its prognosis (success) rate before and after treatment.
Dental Cosmetic Crowns can be made of a variety of materials, feldspathic (porcelain). Ceramic- Lithium-disilicate (E-Max), Zirconia, Alumina (Procera), Porcelain fused to metal, to e-max, to zirconia, to porcelain. What type of crown needed will be determined by several factors including the color of the tooth to be restored and adjacent teeth, the bite, the size of tooth to be restored and the position of the tooth In the smile line. The experienced Cosmetic Dentist will determine which tooth will provide the best aesthetics and longest term prognosis. For more information on Cosmetic Dental Crowns or Cosmetic Dentistry in general call 505-821-6119 or visit our Website www.RoderickGarciaDMD.com committed to making a difference