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Do you have a tooth that is weakened and needs to have its function improved? If so, your dental problem can probably be corrected by getting a dental crown. Our Cortland cosmetic dentist will be happy to meet with you and talk to you about your specific tooth problem and how it can best be corrected.
At Montrose Dental Associates our expert and highly-trained Cortland cosmetic dentist is Dr. Daniel J. Lyu. Dr. Lyu specializes in a wide variety of dental specialties including cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Many patients come to our dental practice needing to get dental crowns. Dental crowns are porcelain coverings that are made to cover and protect the entire tooth. Dental crowns are also known as dental caps; there is absolutely no difference between the two and the names are totally interchangeable. Dental crowns can be used to strengthen a tooth, to serve as the top portion of a dental implant, or to help restore a tooth after a procedure such as root canal. Our dentist may also use a dental crown to cosmetically restore tooth that is having a serious cosmetic problem. For example, if a tooth is extremely discolored and cannot be whitened using traditional dental whitening procedures, a dental crown may be the best solution.
When a patient is getting dental implants, a porcelain dental crown is used as the top “tooth” portion of the dental implant. It is permanently attached to the dental implant root and should serve the patient well for a lifetime. Our Cortland cosmetic dentist will often use a porcelain crown to strengthen a tooth after it has undergone a root canal procedure. During a root canal procedure a portion of the tooth may be drilled away. However, it is always beneficial that the now-healthy tooth remains in your mouth. This will keep you from needing a dental implant or a dental bridge. In these cases, after root canal therapy, a dental crown will be used to strengthen the tooth so that it is once again able to fully function in the patient’s mouth. Similarly, if a tooth has a lot of decay and has a lot of filling material in it, the tooth may become weakened. In this case a porcelain crown will be used to protect and strengthen the tooth. In order to get a porcelain crown made an impression will be taken, and the porcelain crown will be manufactured just for you. This crown will also be made to perfectly color-match your adjacent teeth. For an appointment to see our dentist regarding getting a porcelain crown, contact us today.
By Montrose Dental Associates
April 20, 2016
