A dental crown is used to restore a tooth after the tooth has been compromised due to infection or trauma. Once crowns are in place, the patient is able to eat, speak, and drink normally again—their tooth is restored and they can jump back into their regular routine!
Our Santa Monica dentists know that, in order for crowns to be successful, they really need to be tailored to fit the patient. There are a number of important factors to keep in mind when planning and designing crowns—keep reading to learn more.
Aesthetics
Obviously, the appearance of the crown is important to the end result. If you look at various patients’ smiles, you’ll notice that some people naturally have more rounded teeth, while others have teeth with sharper angles. When we’re designing your crown, we will mimic the shapes and sizes of your natural teeth. We also shade all of our dental crowns to blend seamlessly with the patient’s existing enamel.
Functionality
It is crucial that your crown does not disrupt the structure of your smile. Poorly placed crowns can alter a patient’s bite alignment. Over time, this can lead to uneven dental wear and tear as well as TMJ problems. When our dental team crafts crowns, we tailor them to the patient’s smile so that they can maintain healthy bite alignment.
In order to ensure functionality well into the future, our team also pays close attention to the materials that we use to create restorations. Our team places porcelain crowns; porcelain is both exceptionally natural looking and sturdy enough to stand up to the daily wear and tear of life.
If you’re dealing with a damaged tooth, please seek restorative treatment as quickly as possible. Prompt care can help you avoid a whole host of secondary issues down the road. Give our Santa Monica restorative dentists a call to learn more and schedule your personal consultation!