At Danos Dental, located in Murfreesboro, TN, we understand the importance of a healthy and complete smile. When a tooth is significantly damaged by decay, fracture, or other issues, a dental crown offers a strong and aesthetically pleasing solution. A crown, often referred to as a "cap," is a custom-crafted covering that encases the entire visible surface of your tooth. This restoration effectively returns the tooth to its original shape, size, and function, providing essential protection and reinforcement that fillings or other simpler treatments cannot offer.
While various materials are available for crafting dental crowns, porcelain, or tooth-colored crowns, are a popular choice due to their ability to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth. These durable restorations are designed to withstand the daily stresses of chewing and biting and can last for many years. However, like all dental restorations, they may eventually require replacement over time. Our skilled dental team at Danos Dental will meticulously match the shade, shape, and size of your custom crown to your surrounding teeth, ensuring a natural-looking and long-lasting enhancement to your smile.
Do I Need a Dental Crown?
Dental crowns are a versatile restorative treatment used to address a variety of concerns, including:
- Repairing broken or fractured tooth
- Restoring damaged or decayed teeth
- Enhancing the cosmetic appearance of a tooth
- Sealing and protecting teeth that have undergone root canal therapy
Dental Crowns from Danos Dental
Danos Dental in Murfreesboro offers a selection of high-quality crown materials to address the needs of every smile, including:
Porcelain Dental Crowns
Porcelain dental crowns offer exceptional aesthetics and a very natural, tooth-like appearance. They are an excellent choice for crowns on the front teeth and other highly visible areas of the mouth, designed to blend seamlessly with your beautiful smile.
Ceramic Dental Crowns
Similar to all-porcelain crowns, all-ceramic options are metal-free and biocompatible. They offer excellent aesthetics and strength, making them suitable for both front and back teeth.
Metal Porcelain Dental Crowns
Metal-porcelain dental crowns have a metal substructure for strength and durability, overlaid with porcelain for a natural tooth-colored appearance. PFMs offer a good balance of strength and aesthetics and have been a reliable restorative option for many years.
Zirconia Dental Crowns
Zirconia is a strong and durable ceramic material that offers excellent aesthetics. Zirconia crowns are known for their strength and resistance to chipping and staining, making them a suitable choice for both front and back teeth.
BruxZir® Dental Crowns
BruxZir is a specific type of solid zirconia known for its exceptional strength and durability. While highly robust, newer formulations of BruxZir also offer improved translucency, making them a viable option even for some visible teeth where strength is a primary concern.
The Dental Crown Procedure at Danos Dental
During your restorative dentistry consultation at our Murfreesboro office, Dr. Danos will discuss the advantages of each crown material and recommend the best option based on your specific clinical needs, the tooth's location in your mouth, and your aesthetic goals.
The process of receiving a dental crown typically involves two visits to our office. At your first visit, our team will use advanced technologies to take precise molds (impressions) of your tooth and the surrounding teeth. These detailed impressions will be used to create your custom-fitted dental crown. An additional mold will be used to fabricate a temporary crown.
Dr. Danos will carefully prepare your tooth by removing any decay or damage and shaping the remaining tooth structure to ensure a proper fit for the crown. A temporary crown will be placed using temporary cement to protect your tooth while your permanent crown restoration is being custom-crafted for you! We'll ensure everything is in place for your crown, including assessing your bite for proper alignment with the temporary crown.
At your second appointment, your temporary crown will be gently removed and your new, custom-fabricated crown will be carefully placed. Dr. Danos will ensure the crown fits precisely, the spacing is accurate, and your bite is correct before permanently cementing the crown onto your tooth. After the placement of your permanent crown, you'll receive detailed care instructions to help you maintain your new restoration well into the future. We encourage you to attend regular dental check-ups at our Murfreesboro office to ensure the continued health and function of your new crown!
Repair Your Smile with State-of-the-Art Dental Crowns
If you have a tooth that is damaged or decayed, a custom-craffted dental crown from Danos Dental in Murfreesboro, TN, may be the ideal solution to restore its strength, function, and beauty. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how dental crowns can benefit your smile!
