If you have minor cavities that don’t affect your tooth’s integrity, a dental filling is a good option for restoration. However, what if you have severe tooth decay or a broken tooth? In such cases, our team at Royal Dental Practice can offer you a perfect dental crown as an effective treatment option. Dr. Roya Shoffet and our team use porcelain dental crowns to restore patients’ smiles in Westlake Village, Los Angeles, California. We use premium materials and gentle techniques to restore your tooth’s appearance, health, and function with a porcelain dental crown.
What Is A Dental Crown?
Dental crowns, or tooth caps, are a protective covering used for severely damaged teeth or those with compromised structures. By fully encapsulating the tooth, a dental crown creates a strong protection barrier, helping maintain the tooth’s integrity. Patients can choose from several types of dental crowns, including pure metal or porcelain fused to a high noble metal. Royal Dental Practice also offers all-porcelain dental crowns, the most natural-looking and incredibly durable option.
Porcelain crowns can replicate the color and luminescence of natural tooth enamel, seamlessly blending in with your smile. With advancements in dental technology, porcelain used in dentistry today is so strong that metal is no longer necessary.
Porcelain dental crowns can be used for many reasons, including:
- Restoring teeth that are badly decayed
- Repairing broken teeth
- Protecting and holding together a tooth that is fractured
- Concealing misshapen teeth
- Tooth restoration following a root canal
You must attend two appointments to receive your new dental crown. The first appointment will involve preparing your tooth to support the new crown. Any diseased or damaged material will be removed, and the tooth will be shaped accordingly. Impressions will be taken, and a temporary crown will be fitted. These impressions will be sent to a dental lab where your new crown will be crafted.
You must return for a follow-up appointment after a couple of weeks once your new crown has arrived. During this appointment, we will remove your temporary crown, clean your tooth, and place your new permanent crown. We may need to adjust your crown to ensure it fits properly and has the correct bite. After a final polish, we will cement your crown in place.
Please Schedule An Appointment Today
We invite families in the Westlake Village area to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shoffet for high-quality and caring dental services.
Having your family trust us with your dental needs would be an honor. To contact our office, please call (818) 334-6655.
