There are several different ways to improve the health and the appearance of your teeth. If your teeth are damaged in some way, you might need dental crowns to improve their looks as well as their function. Teeth can become damaged due to illness, physical damage, or some combination of the two. That will result in teeth that do not look great; also, they will not serve their function very effectively. A crown is a type of artificial tooth that completely covers the existing tooth or implant.
Covering Implants
There are several types of dental implants. One type of dental implant involves mounting an artificial tooth into an anchor. Another type involves an anchor that has a post attached to the tooth. In those cases, the crown will be placed over the post to create the appearance of a natural tooth. Dental Crown Aurora are useful because they can be applied without surgery and without spending too much time.
Lawrence Chen DDS can apply a crown in a matter of minutes. The crown is shaped like a natural tooth and designed to match the color of your other teeth. It is slipped over the damaged tooth or the dental implant and secured in place.
Covering Damaged Teeth
Dental crowns can cover damaged teeth as well. The dentist will typically assess the reason for the damage. In many cases, a root canal treatment or a particularly bad cavity can leave a tooth fairly damaged. The tooth will be exposed and thus needs to be capped. If the damage is extensive, instead of a cap, the dentist can apply a crown to completely enclose the tooth. Also, if the tooth is chipped or cracked, a crown can help make sure it does not get damaged further. It’s a way of protecting your teeth.
