As a restorative dentist, Dr. Bindu Kolli strives to help her patients across the Irving and Plano, TX, areas to keep their natural teeth for a lifetime. Dental crowns are a vital part of that strategy.
A crown is a hollow restoration that fits on top of a prepared tooth. A tooth cap may be used in these situations:
A crown is fabricated at an off-site dental laboratory. It is made from impressions taken of your mouth after the tooth is prepared. Major advances have been made in dental ceramics, so crown materials are strong and durable. Today, most people prefer the lustrous, natural-looking appearance of a solid porcelain crown. With good oral hygiene, this type of crown can give patients many years of service. However, Dr. Kolli offers other crown options to suit virtually every need and budget.
Stainless steel crowns can be an economical alternative for children’s primary teeth. Reinforced composite resin crowns are affordable and match the natural tooth color. Though they do not look as lifelike as all-porcelain crowns, durable porcelain fused to metal (PFM) crowns remain popular for molar restorations. Gold crowns can also be a good choice for posterior restorations. This metal is biocompatible and does not harm opposite dentition (the tooth in the opposite arch that bites onto the crown).
At Southfork Dental, you can count on our personalized service. Call 469-535-6939 to schedule an appointment in Irving or Plano, TX.