Dental Crowns – Chicago, IL
Repair and Beautify a Troubled Tooth
Many people have teeth that are compromised by damage or decay or that were simply oddly shaped to begin with. Thankfully, a gorgeous and functional dental crown from United Dental Centers of Chicago may be all you need to restore or enhance your smile. Here’s a quick look at how dental crowns work and who they can help from your friends at our dental office in the Windy City.
Why Choose United Dental Centers of Chicago for Dental Crowns?
- Restore the Appearance and Function of Your Tooth
- Skilled and Compassionate Dental Team
- Dental Insurance Welcomed
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a restorative device that can be made from zirconia, metals like gold, and lifelike ceramic materials like porcelain, and there are also porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations. These devices are used to restore the appearance, function, and structure of a tooth damaged by infection or injury while preventing future injuries and infections. Dental crowns are often used to reshape teeth that are stubby, address severe dental decay, or restore a tooth after an intensive dental treatment.
The Dental Crown Process
The process of receiving a dental crown requires the following steps:
- Consultation: During your initial visit, our dentist will carefully evaluate your oral health and determine the best way to restore your smile. Our dentist will be happy to explain your treatment options and help you understand how to make your tooth healthy and functional. If a crown is the best choice, you may need gum disease treatment or fillings before it can be placed.
- Preparation: Our dentist will carefully remove the compromised tissue from the treated tooth and take detailed impressions of it. Then, they will fix a temporary crown in place.
- Manufacture: A skilled technician at a trusted dental lab will construct a lifelike dental crown based on the impressions taken at our office. This process usually takes several weeks.
- Final restoration: You’ll come back to our office to have your temporary crown removed and your final restoration placed. After any final adjustments, you’ll be ready to show off your smile.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
Neglecting to have damaged teeth repaired can lead to worsening oral infections, further tooth loss, and dangerous secondary infections like sepsis. A few important benefits of crowns include:
- Being customized for a comfortable fit.
- Improving chewing ability.
- Preventing tooth loss and extractions.
- Addressing multiple oral health problems at once.
- Lasting up to fifteen years or possibly more with excellent care.
