Benefits of Dental Crowns

If your tooth is missing or damaged, you may be concerned about the way that it affects the look of your smile. Even if others do not readily notice the imperfection, you may feel self-conscious about it, causing you to hesitate in social and business situations. Nevertheless, there are ways to correct most dental issues. 

Dentists use dental crowns to correct or replace the natural crown of a tooth. Here are some of the advantages of a dental crown.

Beautification

A dental crown can be made from a number of materials, including tooth-colored substances such as porcelain, resin, and porcelain-over-resin. A tooth-colored crown can be tinted to replicate the natural color of your remaining healthy teeth. Thus, the restoration of a damaged or missing tooth can look quite natural and cause your mouth to appear more uniform.

Crowns can be made of gold, stainless steel, and other metals. Metal crowns are not matched to a natural tooth color, but for patients who prefer the decorative look of metal grills, a metal crown may be preferable. In addition, a crown is prepared from an impression of your mouth. Thus, it is molded to fit precisely in position, matching your mouth's contours seamlessly. 

Mastication

After a tooth is lost or damaged, you may find it difficult to chew your food properly. However, once a dental crown is in place, normal bite pressure can be applied during mastication. Crown materials are strong and long-lasting. Consequently, a dental crown should be able to aid in chewing with the same vitality as a natural tooth.

Protection

A dental crown covers a natural tooth or an implant. For a natural tooth that is damaged, the crown fortifies the tooth structure and protects it from additional trauma. The crown also blocks the entry of bacteria from cracks in the tooth, preventing dental infections. 

For a dental implant, the crown attaches to an abutment that has been added to the implant. The crown protects the underlying implanted device.

Versatility

A crown has many different applications in dentistry. It can be used to cover a damaged tooth, to hold a dental bridge in place, or to cover a dental implant in a single-tooth restoration. Dental crowns may also be used to cover a tooth after a root canal procedure. 

If you have a damaged or missing tooth and would like to learn more about dental crowns, schedule a consultation with a dentist in your local area.


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