Even though oral diseases are mostly preventable, the World Health Organization reports that more than 3.5 billion people worldwide have oral diseases. According to the Global Burden of Disease 2019, untreated tooth decay or dental caries is one of the most common oral health conditions. Cavities and tooth decay can cause permanent damage to your teeth, affecting their structure, appeal, and function. It’s a good thing they can be restored with crowns in Boca Raton.
A dental crown is a hollow tooth-colored cap that takes on the shape and form of the visible portion of your tooth. Your dentist will fit it over the damaged tooth to cover, protect, and restore its shape and function. For the crown to serve its purpose, it must snugly fit over your tooth.
Your teeth are strong, but if they get worn down, chipped, or worse, they break, your dentist may recommend dental crowns to cover and protect them. Furthermore, chewing and biting with a broken or worn-down tooth can be painful.
Dental implants are metal screw-shaped posts surgically placed inside your jawbone to function as tooth roots. Your oral surgeon will make a small incision on your gum tissues to access the bone underneath it. A tool is used to drill holes in your jawbone. These holes are where the implants are embedded.
When the implants are in position, the gums around them are stitched back. Over time, in a process called osseointegration, the bone tissues will fuse with the metal implants making them a permanent part of your mouth. When osseointegration and healing are finally complete, the crowns or dentures are placed over the implants.
A dental bridge is another excellent dental restorative treatment that replaces missing teeth. If you don’t prefer to undergo dental implant surgery, your dentist may recommend placing dental crowns on the surrounding teeth to hold a dental bridge in place. The dental bridge is designed to look and function like natural teeth. It is cemented securely to the crowns so that it doesn’t move around.
Although dental crowns are known for improving oral function, did you know that many patients use them to enhance the color and shape of their teeth? If your teeth are too small or misshaped as a result of teeth grinding or genetics and if they are yellow or stained due to drinking coffee and wine and smoking cigarettes, dental crowns can conceal these dental imperfections.
Crowns made from porcelain and ceramic match the color and translucence of natural teeth. However, they are only typically used on your front teeth as they cannot withstand the chewing force when placed at the back.
A root canal is recommended for patients with infected dental pulp. The dental pulp is a chamber containing your tooth’s nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues. If the tooth is salvageable, your dentist will recommend a root canal instead of extraction to stop the infection and prevent further decay. Almost always, dentists will install a dental crown over the affected tooth to protect it from re-infection.
If you need a dental crown for whatever reason, we can help. At 5th Avenue Dental, we are a team of dedicated dental health professionals committed to improving your oral health and function through first-class dentistry. Our office is equipped with the latest technology to bring you quality care. Contact us today for an appointment.
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