Many people will walk away from restorative dental work with a dental crown. Crowns serve as protectors of vulnerable teeth, and are actually durable enough to do that tooth’s job in its stead. Placing a dental crown involves the creation of a custom-fitted unit to place over your tooth. Your dentist will do work to prepare the tooth to have the crown fitted. However, dental crowns can do more than save a problem tooth. They can also be used to restore your smile after tooth loss. You may need dental crowns to help support a replacement tooth that will be provided. If you receive a dental implant, a dental crown can be created to serve as your replacement tooth.
How Dental Crowns Anchor Your Dental Bridge
A dental bridge is a contruct that involves two crowns, and a replacement tooth. If you need to replace multiple adjacent teeth, you can multiple pontics (replacement teeth) in your bridge. The teeth surrounding your gap are crowned – the replacement tooth is connected between those crowns, which hold it in place. The crowns offer a strong enough hold to enable you to bite and chew with your replacement tooth.
Placing A Crown On Your Dental Implant
The dental implant itself is not a replacement tooth – it is more like a replacement for your tooth root. The implant is surgically placed into your jawbone, and a crown is connected to it once your dentist confirms the implant is healed enough for this to take place. A porcelain crown will have a tooth-like appearance, and will enjoy root-like support from your implant.
Dr. Brian Evans, the current owner of Wager Evans Dental, initially worked as a CPA before transitioning to dentistry to make a greater impact on people's lives. He joined his father-in-law to expand a three-decade-long legacy in the northern Nevada community, eventually taking over the practice. Dr. Evans prioritizes a comfortable environment for his patients and stays at the forefront of dental technology and medical techniques through continuous education and advanced training, focusing on oral and systemic health.
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