Crafting Crowns That Match Your Smile

dental crownAt one time, fillings and crowns were only available in metal options, like amalgam or gold. Fortunately, we have the ability to design and place options that will blend seamlessly with your smile. In today’s blog, your Woodland Hills, CA, dentist will explain how we create custom-made dental crowns that provide durable restoration and also match your smile.

When You Need Dental Repair

When should you see us for a crown? Well, since this durable restoration covers everything above the gum line, we can use them to correct a number of cosmetic and restorative issues, addressing serious oral health concerns in as little as one to two visits. For example, we can treat cavities too severe for a filling, and address infections as part of a root canal procedure. We also repair chips, cracks, and broken teeth, and even adding length to teeth worn down as a result of teeth grinding. Placement could address issues with a tooth’s shape and color. If you have lost natural teeth, then we could support a bridge with crowns, or complete an individual dental implant.

Porcelain, PFM, and Zirconia

We have a number of lifelike options to treat your smile. For the front-facing teeth, which ensures the least amount of pressure, we opt for all-porcelain. A strong material, porcelain is stain-resistant and translucent like tooth enamel. We even shade them to blend with the rest of the smile. For the side and rear teeth, which need to endure greater bite forces on a daily basis, we often select more durable materials. Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) offers then strength of metal, with a porcelain casing to add a lifelike appearance. We could also use zirconia, which is durable and also able to be shaded to match the smile.

Creating Your Restoration

How do we craft and place them? To start, we offer a local anesthetic to ensure you remain comfortable. Then we remove structure from the tooth and take detailed measurements and impressions. Using this information, we design and create the crown. When you return for a second visit, we check the fit to make sure final adjustments are not needed. Then we place it with a powerful bonding agent. With proper care and attention, your restoration could last years to come. If you have any questions about our custom restorations, then contact our team today.

Do You Have Questions About Our Lifelike Restorations?

We’re ready to help you enjoy a stunning smile free of damage, complications, or other issues. For more information on restorative dental care, then please schedule a consultation by calling Woodland Hills Dental Arts in Woodland Hills, CA today at 818-347-5124. We also proudly welcome patients from Thousand Oaks, Westlake, Encino, Sherman Oaks, and all surrounding communities.