When decay on a tooth reaches a certain point, a filling just wont cut it. The tooth loses strength and is prone to fracture. This is where a crown (also called a cap) is the restoration of choice. The decayed area of the tooth is first removed, followed by the building up of the tooth to accommodate a crown. An impression of the tooth is then sent to a precision lab to fabricate a crown. However, even with crowns we have options.
Below, you will see results from actual patients of Dr. Mohajir.
Tooth with Bulky Fillings |
New Porcelain Crown |
Old Silver Fillings and Chipped Crown
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New White Fillings and Porcelain Crown |
Gold crowns are among our oldest options, they've stood the test of time. Gold is completely biocompatible--inert in the oral environment--and it lasts a long, long time. Gold is, of course, expensive, and in some areas of the mouth, a little showy.
Another old stand-by is a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown. This crown combines the strength of metal with the esthetics of porcelain. We can match your neighboring teeth perfectly. And talk about strong: we've seen these crowns last years.
Then there is a full ceramic crown. A base of industrial ceramic is fused to a reinforced porcelain veneer--it's quite strong. The benefits are in the fit around the gumline, compatibility with gum tissue, and cosmetic considerations. We can x-ray ceramic crowns, too, to monitor the health of your natural tooth beneath. All these qualities add up to a greater investment.
