Get A Quality Dental Crown In Port St. Lucie, FL

Here are some useful things to know before meeting with a dentist for a dental crown, also referred to as a tooth crown. A tooth can endure stress, trauma, or become decayed and sometimes lead to an unattractive smile. In these situations, Advanced Smile Institute may suggest a dental crown, a common option in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Advanced Smile Institute dentists in Port St. Lucie specialize in restoring smiles to their natural look and offer quality dental crowns at affordable prices.

What is a Dental Crown?

Also referred to as "tooth crowns" and often made of porcelain, dental crowns are used to help restore a smile after teeth have begun to decay and deteriorate, or have been broken. They are placed often on partially-worn teeth to help with strengthening and solidifying and to prevent further decay.

Types of Dental Crowns

Traditionally made with metal, dental crowns are now more commonly made with porcelain for cosmetic and structural reasons. Due to advances in technology, materials, and techniques, all porcelain crowns are much stronger than traditional porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns. Porcelain crowns are naturally white and vibrant, blending in easily with surrounding teeth for a healthy-looking smile.

Metal crowns are well-structured and still used for teeth where cosmetics are not a concern. Combined metal and porcelain crowns are available as well, providing structure for certain cases if necessary. However, we typically use porcelain crowns for best results to achieve a natural look.

How is a Dental Crown Inserted?

Once the dentist evaluates the need for dental restoration, various options will be reviewed to make a final determination. Unlike direct fillings which are placed directly into the mouth, dental crowns are created similar to the way indirect restorations that are made in dental laboratories. During the initial appointment, an x-ray and impression are taken to get the shape needed for the dental crown.

The dental crown procedure then involves the laboratory-made crown being inserted over the top of the tooth. The crown is then merged with the tooth to keep out all bacteria. For this process, local anesthesia is used, but patients will not need to be given nitrous oxide analgesics. Afterwards, the tooth is restored with the dental crown providing structure, strength and a natural-looking full set of healthy teeth.

Free Dental Crown Consultation

Schedule a complimentary consultation with Advanced Smile Institute to find out if a dental crown is the best option for your situation. Our experienced dentists in Port St. Lucie, FL will make any recommendations based on the necessity of the procedure, your budget, and preference.