Restore your smile’s function and appearance using durable, realistic-looking dental crowns

A dental crown is a custom-fitted dental appliance that’s placed on a tooth that has been prepared and reshaped. A dental crown covers the entire tooth from the gum line, restoring its strength to its pre-damage state. Dental crowns have numerous functions in dentistry. 

A dental crown can:

• Reinforce a tooth after root canal treatment
• Anchor a dental bridge to the neighboring teeth
• Complete the dental implant treatment
• Cosmetically enhance a misshapen or stubbornly discolored tooth
• Strengthen a severely weakened tooth
• Substitute a large, worn filling or dental onlay

We can create dental crowns from several materials, including composite, ceramic, and metal. We use high-quality porcelain for our crowns, known for their exceptional durability and aesthetics. When we restore your smile with a crown, your restored tooth will look and function like other teeth. 

A dental crown is a two-step process. It involves preparation and design in our office and fabrication in an offsite dental lab. Typically, dental crowns require 2-3 dental visits. The first appointment is when the dentist uses dental X-rays and other diagnostic tools to determine the eligibility for a crown. Unless the tooth’s pulp is infected, only a dental crown is needed to restore your tooth.

The next step is to prepare your tooth. The dentist starts by numbing your tooth with local anesthetics to ensure a comfortable dental experience. If you are apprehensive about the procedure, you can talk to our dentist about sedation dentistry. Once you are at ease, the dentist will gently remove the decayed/damaged portions of the tooth while reshaping the tooth to accommodate a crown. 

The dentist will then take digital scans of the tooth to create a blueprint for fabricating your restoration. In the meantime, the dentist will place a temporary crown on your tooth until your permanent crown is ready. Our dental lab will meticulously create your crown to fit the exact specifications of your tooth. This ensures your restoration fits snugly and looks natural. 

Once your crown is out, we’ll inform you to schedule an appointment for placement. The dentist will try your new crown and make minor adjustments to achieve optimal alignment, comfort, and aesthetics. The final step is to cement your crown to your tooth with permanent dental adhesives. Now, you can smile confidently and eat comfortably without worrying about your teeth!

Maintain your smile’s integrity with our advanced dental crowns. Whether you want to enhance your tooth’s structural integrity or aesthetics, you can trust Common Sense Family Dentistry for high-quality dental crowns. Call (435) 319-8992 to reserve an appointment with Dr. Stucki and his team. Your crown-enhanced smile awaits!