A crown is an artificial cap that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth. Crowns are a very effective way of restoring heavily repaired or broken teeth. They can be used on almost any teeth, and if properly maintained, can last a lifetime.
A crown could be used as a treatment for discolored filings, protect the physical integrity of the tooth after a root canal procedure or to help hold a bridge or denture firmly in place.
The process of making a crown involves trimming the tooth down to the desired shape. Impressions of the tooth are then taken from which the laboratory can construct the crown. Once fabricated, a crown is fitted over the tooth surface and bonded in place using special dental cements. The shape, size, color and surface characteristics of a crown are closely matched to the surrounding teeth. Once fitted, porcelain crowns provide a seamless and permanent restoration to a tooth. |
The Dentists and Periodontists at I Smile Dental Care treat patients in the greater New York City Metropolitan area including Jackson Heights, Corona, Queens, Long Island, Nassau, Woodside, East Elmhurst, Astoria, Forest Hills, Long Island City and Flushing.