Pari Dental Family and Cosmetic Dentists Aurora, CO

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Crowns

Dental Crown

Crowns, or caps, are fixed prosthetic devices that are cemented onto existing teeth or implants. Unlike partial dentures, which can be removed, crowns can only be removed by a dentist.

How do Crowns Work?

Crowns are used to entirely cover or “cap” a damaged tooth for several reasons:

  • Strengthening a damaged tooth
  • Improving aesthetics
  • Providing a tooth-like shape and structure for normal function

Types of Crowns

Porcelain/ceramic – Porcelain or ceramic crowns can be matched to the color of your natural teeth. Crowns can also be made from materials such as gold, metal alloys, and porcelain bonded to metal, as well as acrylic material (temporary crowns). 

When do we recommend a crown?

We may recommend crowns to:

  • Replace a large filling when there is not enough tooth remaining
  • Protect a weak tooth with multiple cracks
  • Restore a fractured tooth
  • Attach a bridge
  • Cover a dental implant
  • Cover a discolored tooth due to trauma, severe fluorosis, or post-root canal treatment
  • Cover a poorly shaped tooth due to developmental reasons or after trauma

Benefits of Crowns

Crowns offer numerous benefits:

  • Cosmetic benefits – Dental crowns can improve the appearance of damaged teeth. They are often made of composite resin or a porcelain-metal blend, closely resembling natural teeth.
  • Comfortable – Crowns are non-intrusive, cemented to the top of the jawbone and gums, allowing normal function without causing irritation.
  • Tooth Strengthener – Crowns strengthen and protect teeth affected by decay or disease, preventing further damage.
  • Restorative – Crowns restore the tooth's function, allowing normal chewing and speaking.

Creating and Installing a Crown

Before a crown can be made, the tooth must be reduced in size to allow enough space for the crown to fit properly. After reducing the tooth, an impression is made. A temporary crown is placed over the prepared tooth while the permanent crown is being fabricated. Once the permanent crown is ready, the temporary one is removed (local anesthesia may be needed if the tooth is sensitive), and the new crown is cemented onto the prepared tooth.