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Benefits Of Dental Crowns

28 October 2019

Kenzi Thompson

If you have severely damaged teeth or have lost one of your teeth, your dentist may have already discussed multiple available treatments to restore your teeth. During the selected procedure, they will likely apply a dental crown.

Here are some of the benefits of a crown application.

Versatility

One benefit of a dental crown is its versatility. Dentists apply crowns to complete many different restorative treatments. Here are a few of them:

• Broken and cracked teeth. The crown covers the damaged, natural crown.
• Dental implants for single-tooth restorations. The crown is added to the implant after the abutment is placed.
• Restoration of teeth with large cavities. The crown covers the tooth once the filling is in place.
• Fixed dental bridges. Attached to the abutment teeth, the bridge crowns hold the bridge in the mouth.
• Root canal treatments. The crown is the final step in the treatment, covering the filled tooth.

Improved Appearance

A tooth that has been cracked or chipped can ruin the uniformity of your teeth and draw the eye of observers. Left untreated, minor cracks may also start to accumulate pigments or colorants from the items you ingest, making the blemishes even more noticeable. 

A dental crown encircles the entire portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral cavity. Thus, the imperfections of the tooth are hidden from view. 

Many crown materials, such as porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, and resin, are tooth-colored. In addition, the crown may be created from a mold of the mouth, ensuring that the contours and shape of the device are natural and fitting. Thus, a crown can blend in seamlessly with the patient's remaining teeth. 

Ability to Chew

Once a tooth is lost or damaged, it may compromise the ability to chew. Not only is the proper shape of the damaged tooth restored for more effective mastication, but the crown material fortifies the tooth to allow it to withstand high amounts of bite pressure. A dental crown is made of strong materials that are not easily damaged.

Protection 

A crown protects an underlying tooth. Dentists use crowns to cover teeth that have been damaged by accidental trauma or a restorative procedure, such as a root canal treatment or a cavity restoration. The crown blocks the entry of bacteria from the tooth. This is particularly important because harmful microbes can infect a tooth and spread the infection to the jawbone or even to the blood. 

Crowns also prevent further damage to the tooth material. The additional fortification of the tooth prevents structural issues from worsening.

For more information about dental crowns, schedule a consultation with a dentist such as James V Bachman DMD.

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