Porcelain Crowns Near You
Dental crowns, also known as dental caps, are utilized for a variety of tooth restoration procedures. If there is a tooth that cannot be fixed with composite fillings, a dental crown can be used as an alternative way to treat the tooth. A dental crown is placed over the affected tooth to replace the broken enamel and cover the sensitive parts of the tooth such as the pulp and root. Several materials are used in the crafting of dental crowns, but the most durable and sought-after are porcelain crowns. Aside from being non-metal and sturdy, porcelain crowns look and function identically to natural teeth. The shape and the color of the porcelain crown can be customized to look similar to the patient’s remaining teeth without the issue of others noticing the difference. Our dental clinic in Orlando offers porcelain crowns and will further explain their use below.
Uses of A Porcelain Crown
A porcelain crown in Orlando, FL is mainly used to restore broken or fractured teeth, that have enough structure remaining to be saved from extraction. A crown can also be used to salvage teeth that have prior fillings and have been damaged. Teeth that cannot be restored through the use of composite fillings can also be treated with a porcelain crown. The most common use for porcelain crowns is to replace broken enamel during root canal therapy. It is also used for cosmetic enhancements to the appearance of unattractive teeth.
Although a porcelain crown is durable, it would still have to be replaced after some time has passed. Proper oral care and regular visits to an Orlando dentist greatly aids in extending the lifespan of porcelain crowns.
How is a Porcelain Crown Implanted?
To implant, a porcelain crown will require a few visits to your dentist in Kissimmee. During the first visit, the dentist will evaluate the extent of the damage of the tooth through x-rays and examination. A mold will be taken of the tooth for the creation of the porcelain crown. Before the mold is taken, the affected tooth is thoroughly cleaned and rid of debris, particles, and decayed parts, and then prepared for the implant of the porcelain crown. The mold will also be used in creating a temporary crown, which will be placed until the permanent porcelain crown is created. This usually occurs in roughly 2 weeks. The temporary crown will be implanted on the affected tooth and will be checked for proper fitting and bite.
During the second visit, the dentist in Orlando, FL will then remove the temporary crown, and check for any other issues with the tooth that might have occurred during the two-week period. Thereafter, the area will be cleaned and prepared for the implantation of the porcelain crown. Proper fitting, spacing, and bite will be checked and adjusted accordingly before the porcelain crown is cemented onto the tooth.
Although a porcelain crown is durable, it would still have to be replaced after some time has passed. Proper oral care and regular visits to an Orlando dentist greatly aids in extending the lifespan of porcelain crowns.
Your Orlando dentist will then provide specific instructions on how to maintain proper care and cleaning of the crown. Follow-up visits to the dentist will ensure adequate maintenance and health of the treated tooth as well as the entire mouth.
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