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When a tooth is severely damaged, a filling may not provide adequate strength to support and repair the tooth's structure. In these cases, a crown may be needed. Crowns work by restoring optimal strength and function to a weakened tooth with deep decay or a fracture. In many cases, a crown can save a tooth that would otherwise need extracted or restored with an implant. In the past, dental crowns typically required multiple visits. During the first visit, the tooth is shaved down and then an impression is taken of your teeth. An off-site dental lab then uses this impression to fabricate your crown. While the crown is being made, a temporary crown is worn. At your next visit, the dentist removes the temporary crown and places the permanent crown on your prepared tooth. Thanks to the latest advancements in dental technology, CEREC was introduced as one of the best ways to generate superior all-porcelain crowns in just one appointment, and is the preferred method of crown placement today. All About Dental Crowns Dental crowns are synthetic caps, which are usually fabricated of a material such as porcelain, and placed on the top of a tooth. They are used to restore your tooth to its normal shape and size, as well as to strengthen and improve the appearance of a tooth. Crowns are necessary when a tooth is broken down and fillings won't solve the problem. If a tooth is cracked, a crown holds the tooth together to seal the cracks, preventing the damage from becoming worse. In addition, crowns can be used to provide support for a large filling, attach a bridge, protect weak teeth from fracturing, restore fractured teeth or to cover badly shaped and discolored teeth. The main goal is to create a crown that looks like a natural tooth. This is why your dentist takes an impression of your teeth. In order to achieve a desired look, a number of factors need to be considered: color, bite, shape and length of your natural teeth. Any of these factors can significantly affect your appearance. If you are looking for a specific cosmetic look for your crown, communicate with your dentist your expectations. When the procedure is complete, your teeth will not only be stronger, but they will be more attractive as well.
CEREC: Same Day Procedure
To apply CEREC crowns, your Santa Monica dentist will first take an impression of your tooth with computer-assisted technology and send them to the CEREC machine. The CEREC machine then mills your permanent, precisely fitted crown right in the office while you wait. This eliminates the need for messy impressions, temporary crowns and the drawn-out process of sending impressions to a lab. The perfectly fitted, all porcelain crown is then placed on your tooth, and you can go home with a restored smile in one easy visit. Choose CEREC There are numerous advantages of CEREC crowns compared to traditional dental crowns. * Tooth restoration in one easy, single visit, saving patient and dentist time
* Quality, strong, all-porcelain crowns restore teeth to their natural strength, appearance and function so that they can last for years and years
* No messy impressions or temporaries
* CEREC preserves as much healthy tooth tissue as possible The precision and convenience offered by the revolutionary CEREC restoration process is unlike any other technology in dentistry. CEREC is a superior method of creating precisely designed, natural looking and highly durable ceramic restorations. Ask your Santa Monica dentist about CEREC crowns at your next visit. In just a single appointment, you can enjoy a restored tooth in half the time of traditional crowns thanks to the latest in dental technology.
Lent Family Dental, owned and operated by Drs. Roger and Brett Lent, a father and son general and family dental practice originally established in 1973, is a leading dentist in Santa Monica. Lent Family Dental strives to provide honest and personalized treatment to their patients using the best materials and technology available, such as veneers in Santa Monica.
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