Dental Crowns An Overview
A dental crown is a tooth-colored “cap” that is placed over the entire portion of a damaged tooth. A dental crown is specially crafted to fit a patients’ unique needs. They are necessary to protect the tooth from further damage as well as strengthen it.
Every smile is unique, so a dental crown can be shaped, sized, and color-matched to blend seamlessly with the natural smile. Typically, dental crowns are created using porcelain ceramic, which is a natural stain and decay-resistant material.
Dental crowns serve a variety of purposes in dentistry. Dental crowns may be used to:
- Stabilize a tooth after a root canal
- Address stained or discolored teeth
- Reshape a misshapen tooth
- Restore damaged or decayed teeth
- Restore missing teeth with the help of a dental implant
- Replace fractured or damaged fillings
Dr. Justin Deckard offers dental crowns in our Washington, DC dentistry office. Dr. Deckard incorporates the latest dental technology and materials to create dental crowns that offer long-lasting, natural-looking results.
CEREC Technology For Dental Crowns
CEREC produced dental crowns are typically referred to as “same-day dental crowns.” In some cases, Dr. Deckard may utilize CEREC technology to design and fabricate dental crowns in just one visit to our Washington, DC dental office.
CEREC eliminates the need for temporary restorations, multiple office visits, and long waiting times. When applicable, Dr. Deckard may use CEREC technology to create high-quality dental crowns.
Schedule An Appointment
To learn more about dental crowns, visit DC Precision Dentistry. To schedule an appointment, call (202) 851-7554 or request an appointment online.