A Dental Crown To Support Your Tooth
A dental crown is one device that a dentist may use to support an unstable tooth
. These devices are similar to caps as they completely cover the oral structure beneath it. Not only can this make a weak tooth stronger, it can also improve its appearance. Dentists work hard to make sure that crowns fit well and look as natural as possible. They are made of a variety of materials for a multitude of purposes. Patients must realize that they're permanent devices that can't be taken in and out such as Invisalign aligners, dentures, bridges or retainers. Crowns are cemented into place and will stay attached unless a DDS removes them or something breaks the bond such as chewing on caramel or beef jerky.
- Materials they're made out of: These caps are made from porcelain, ceramic, gold or some other type of metal combination referred to as alloys. The metal versions are quite strong but don't look as natural as the porcelain or ceramic types. Quite often, a person might opt for the ones in a natural enamel color for those that are visible such as the front portions. The molars or other hidden back teeth might be made of the stronger but less natural looking materials.
- Cosmetic reasons for a crown: Sometimes these caps are used to enhance the appearance of a smile. If there is a tooth in an odd or irregular shape, it would look better if covered up. If the person's smile is discolored due to smoking, side effects of prescription meds, drinking tea, coffee or red wine, hiding the discoloration with a dental crown may be desired.
- Medical reasons: There are many ways a crown can strengthen and support the structure. Some medical reasons include:
o A weak tooth: When a tooth is weak, covering it with porcelain, ceramic or metal can keep it a functional oral structure.
o Mend a cracked one: If a crack or fracture is in evidence, reinforcement can be achieved via a capping.
o Root canal: After a root canal, a covering made of ceramic, porcelain, gold or alloy is placed.
o Dental implant: Dental implants are titanium screws posing as roots to replace lost or missing teeth. Titanium offers an amazingly strong connection between screw and jawbone. After the screw root settles into the bone, an abutment and crown are placed to create a functional and natural looking replacement.
o To attach a bridge: Bridges are partial groupings of false teeth. A set of dentures would be an entire mouthful of replacements. When an area needs to be replaced, a bridge of prosthetics is created and may be attached via a crown.
A goal of dentists and patients is to keep the teeth as strong and healthy as possible. When one tooth becomes weak, it creates weakness in the surrounding structures, as well. By shoring up a damaged or weak structure with a dental crown, the entire set of pearly whites will remain stronger.
by: Abigail Aaronson
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