What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown, also known as a cap, is a restoration that is custom-created for your smile. It fully encases the visible portions of a damaged tooth, restoring its health, form, and function. At Omnia Dental, we offer dental crowns in the latest materials, including layered zirconia, to deliver high-quality restorations with seamless results.
Why Would I Need a Dental Crown?
Here are some reasons you may require a dental crown:
- To cover and support a tooth with extensive decay
- To protect and preserve a weak tooth, preventing any further damage
- To hold together the pieces of a broken or cracked tooth
- To restore a severely worn-down tooth
- To fortify a tooth's structure after root canal therapy
- To replace one or more missing teeth by holding a dental bridge in place or covering a dental implant
- To correct the appearance of a discolored or misshapen tooth
What Is the Dental Crown Process?
The crown procedure will depend on the material you've chosen for your restoration. However, the typical process involves numbing the affected tooth and the surrounding area, and then removing a portion of the tooth's structure to accommodate the crown. Next, we'll take scans or impressions of the area to create a model a dental laboratory will use to fabricate your restoration. We'll place a temporary crown as you wait.
When your crown is ready, we will evaluate it for a perfect fit and color match. We'll make any needed adjustments and then cement it in place. Your new restoration will look, feel, and function like any of your natural teeth.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a fixed tooth replacement solution designed to restore one or more adjacent teeth. Your restoration is anchored to crowns placed on natural teeth on either side of the gap. Dental bridges are made from the same aesthetic and durable materials as dental crowns, delivering beautifully natural results.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Bridges?
Dental bridges offer numerous benefits, including the following:
- They restore healthy, confident smiles
- They improve the ability to chew and enjoy your favorite foods
- They help resolve speech issues caused by tooth loss
- They support the facial muscles, maintaining a youthful appearance
- They prevent the remaining teeth from shifting toward the gap, preventing crooked teeth and problems with the bite
What Is the Dental Bridge Process?
Once you decide to restore your smile with a dental bridge, we will reshape the supporting teeth adjacent to the gap to make room for dental crowns. Next, we'll take scans and impressions of the area that our dental laboratory will use to create your dental bridge.
When your restoration is ready, you'll return to our office for a placement appointment. We'll ensure your bridge provides the best fit, function, and appearance. You'll leave our office with a complete set of aesthetic teeth and a beautiful, confident smile.
Dental Crowns and Bridges Near Me in Buffalo Grove, IL
If you are interested in learning more about restoring your smile with a dental crown or bridge, call Omnia Dental at 847-495-2292 today. You can count on our team for the highest level of care and service.