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After the Dental Crown Procedure, Your Teeth Will Look Better and Function Stronger
A dental crown is a cap — shaped like a tooth — placed over an existing tooth to enhance its strength and appearance. Dr. Stephen Alfano installs natural-looking porcelain crowns to save damaged or decayed teeth that would otherwise be extracted. Once your tooth is crowned, it looks and functions like your natural teeth, if not better.
Suffering from pain because of tooth decay or damage? Don’t like your smile because of a broken or damaged tooth? Consider dental crowns service from Balboa Island Dentistry in Newport Beach, California, to revive your smile.
Why you may need a dental crown
Teeth are crowned for two major reasons: restorative and cosmetic. Dr. Alfano may recommend a dental crown to:
- Secure a dental bridge on the abutment teeth
- Protect a tooth that has undergone a root canal
- Repair extensive tooth decay
- Replace old, worn-out fillings
- Complete the dental implant treatment
- Disguise a severely stained or rotated tooth
We can rebuild your tooth to secure a crown, but removal will be the best option if the tooth is significantly damaged or decayed.
The dental crown procedure
A traditional dental crown requires at least two dental visits. During your consultation, we evaluate your tooth to determine eligibility for a crown. Then, we advise you on the best crown material, cost, and treatment outcome. We also answer all your questions regarding treatment.
Once we agree to proceed with a dental crown, we start with tooth preparation. Under anesthesia, we remove and reshape a small portion of your enamel to accommodate a crown. Then we take your bite impressions, which our dental lab will use to custom-make your crown. We usually install a temporary crown to protect your shaved teeth from sensitivity.
You will book another appointment with Dr. Alfano when your crown is ready. We will remove the temporary restoration and clean your teeth again. Then, we will inspect the fit and shade of your crown before bonding it to your tooth with dental adhesive.
Benefits of dental crowns
There’s a lot to love about dental crowns, including the following:
- Porcelain crowns are natural-looking
- Dental crowns can last over 15 years with proper care
- Easy to maintain
- Porcelain crowns are stain-resistant
- Dental crowns can repair all teeth in your mouth, including those in the front
- Dental crowns have many uses in dentistry
At Balboa Island Dentistry, we can give you the smile of your dreams with porcelain crowns. Request an appointment or call (949) 673-7820 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Stephen Alfano for dental crown treatment.