Dr. Nadia Bahramnejad and Dr. Haley Wilson may recommend a dental crown if your tooth is damaged. This restorative treatment works to give you back a healthy, beautiful smile and to protect your tooth from sustaining additional damage.
Dental crowns (caps) are a restorative treatment recommended for teeth that have sustained significant damage or decay. Crowns are custom-made to fit your teeth and smile perfectly, and cover the entire tooth from the gumline onwards to restore the original shape of the tooth. After a crown is placed it will look and feel exactly like your original tooth, restoring the strength and appearance of the tooth as well as your oral health and smile.
Our dentists may recommend a dental crown to:
- Restore a damaged tooth
- Protect and restore a tooth following a root canal treatment
- Attach a dental bridge to adjacent teeth to anchor it in place
- Cap an implant post to complete your treatment and finish replacing a missing tooth
- Improve the appearance of misshapen teeth
- Strengthen a fractured or weakened tooth
- Support a tooth with a large filling and minimal remaining natural tooth structure
- Enhance the appearance of your smile
When you receive a dental crown plan on two visits to our office to complete your treatment. At the first visit our dentists and team will take impressions and prepare your tooth to receive the crown. A temporary crown may be used to protect your tooth until the final crown is completed. The impressions and information for your crown will then be sent to a dental lab for the crown to be completed. At our office we work with a local lab to whom we pay a premium and with whom we have developed a close relationship. This allows us to ensure that your crown will meet the highest standards of excellence and quality.
After your crown is completed, you will return for your second appointment, and our dentists will check that the crown fits properly before bonding it permanently into place.
For more information about dental crowns in Dallas, Texas, and to schedule an appointment with our dentists, call Katy Trail Dental today at 214-380-9071!
FAQ
What are dental crowns?
Dental crowns are caps placed over damaged or decayed teeth to restore their shape, size, strength and appearance. Made from materials like porcelain, ceramic or metal, crowns are custom-fitted to match your natural teeth. They provide a durable and aesthetically pleasing solution for protecting and enhancing teeth.
What is the dental crown process?
The dental crown process typically involves two visits with our dentists. During the first visit, the tooth is prepared by removing decay and shaping it for the crown. Impressions are taken to create a custom crown. A temporary crown is placed while the permanent one is made. On the second visit, the permanent crown is cemented in place.
When are dental crowns recommended?
Dental crowns are recommended when a tooth is severely decayed, cracked or weakened and cannot be restored with a filling. They are also used after root canal treatment, to cover dental implants, or to improve the appearance of discolored or misshapen teeth. Crowns provide strength and protection to compromised teeth.
What are the benefits of dental crowns?
Dental crowns offer several benefits, including restoring the function and appearance of damaged teeth. They provide protection and strength to weakened teeth, improving chewing and speaking abilities. Crowns also enhance the aesthetics of your smile, as they are custom-made to match the color and shape of your natural teeth.
