Dental Crowns

Damaged teeth can affect your smile and patients often become self-conscious about existing dental irregularities. In the past, very few options existed to save or repair damaged teeth inside the mouth. Many patients were forced into a tooth extraction procedure and received a partial plate to cover the missing tooth. Advancements in dental technology have changed the procedures and treatments used to treat damaged teeth. Depending on the severity of the damage, a tooth or multiple teeth can be saved using a dental crown procedure.

A dental crown, sometimes referred to as a cap, is a tooth restoration device that is affixed to a damaged tooth. The cap is typically manufactured of porcelain, but can be manufactured from metal. A powerful dental resin is used to attach the crown to a damaged tooth covering the irregular or damaged area creating the illusion of a natural tooth. Our Santa Monica dentist can recommend the use of a dental cap when teeth are cracked or broken due to injury or other abnormalities.

An impression is made of the damaged tooth and a temporary crown will be installed while the permanent crown is manufactured in the dental lab. The crown is molded and sculptured to produce an accurate reproduction that is indistinguishable from your natural teeth. After completion of the permanent crown, our Santa Monica cosmetic dentist will perform the crown installation procedure. The permanent crown will serve as your new tooth and instantly upgrades your smile.

A crown can be used for individual or multiple teeth. When used with multiple teeth, a crown can be affixed to a permanent dental bridge that is anchored to the existing teeth. This structural support is necessary to provide a permanent repair for strength and durability of the damaged teeth. A consultation with Dr. Khoubnazar will provide accurate information used to decide which teeth will be crowned and the exact treatment process used. A tooth that has a severely damaged structure may need to be supported or built up before installation of the dental crown. A dental crown is used as an advanced smile transformation procedure.