When a tooth is damaged, develops decay, or is worn down by issues like teeth grinding, then treatment is needed to avoid complications. With our full and partial crowns, we can restore the health, function, and beauty of your smile. In today’s blog, your Seattle, WA, dentist talks about how we repair smiles with dental crowns.
When Smiles Benefit from Restorations
A dental crown is a restoration that covers the entirety of the tooth’s visible portion, enabling us to address a host of serious restorative concerns, often with a cosmetic approach. We may recommend this when cavities form too severe to be treated with a filling. If a tooth is cracked or chipped, or even broken, we may be able to repair it. Placement could also lengthen the teeth worn down by issues like teeth grinding. Placement could also address misshapen teeth and improve overall bite balance and chewing function too. If you have tooth loss we can help with a restoration, as they can support a bridge or even restore a single tooth dental implant!
Inlays and Onlays
First, let’s talk about our partial crowns. These are designed for issues too severe for a filling or bonding procedure, but not advanced enough that a full is necessary. They are made from materials like ceramic, so we can shade them to blend with your smile. The inlays fit in between the cusps on top of the tooth, while the onlay fits over the cusps. Each one will be custom-made to ensure a proper fit and restoration, protecting your smile from worsening symptoms and discomfort.
Full Crowns
The full is the one that covers the entire visible parts of a tooth. To create one, we will numb your tooth so we can remove structure with comfort. Once we do, we will take detailed images of the tooth with intraoral cameras, using the images and measurements in a lab setting to aid in the design and fabrications of the completed restoration. Next, we check the fit of the restoration and if needed, we will make final adjustments before we attach them with a powerful bonding agent. Once in place, they can last for years with proper care and attention.
If you have any questions about restoring the health, beauty, and function of your smile with full and partial crowns, then contact our team today. We look forward to helping you smile with confidence again and enjoying good oral health!
Schedule Your Restorative Appointment with Our Team Today
We want to offer durable and lifelike treatment to transform your smile, such as our custom dental restorations. Schedule a consultation with Hygge Laser Dentistry in Seattle, WA at (206)789-2555 to learn more about restorative dentistry.
