Dental Crown in Tampa
A cap over the whole tooth, for when the surface is a problem but the root is healthy.
Book a free consultationCracking, root canals, lost fillings and other trauma can permanently damage a tooth’s structure. When the surface of the tooth is a problem but the root is healthy, covering the tooth with a dental crown may be the answer.
Dental crowns cover the entire tooth and are excellent alternatives to veneers and dentures. Natural-looking and aesthetically pleasing, dental crowns are excellent for replacing individual missing teeth or severely injured teeth while at the same time adding strength and stability to the tooth.
Dr. Moradian offers dental crowns made of porcelain that are designed to match the color and texture of your existing teeth. By working directly with a dental lab we are able to provide our patients with the most natural-looking and aesthetically attractive crowns. Where the force of chewing is the deciding factor, as it is on a molar, gold and metal-ceramic caps are the durable choice.
Who it suits
When the entire surface of the tooth is a problem, but the root system is intact, a dental cap or tooth cap might be appropriate for you.
That covers a cracked tooth, a filling too large to replace with another filling, and a tooth that has just had a root canal and needs the strength back. If the root has gone as well, a crown has nothing to sit on, and the conversation moves to an extraction and what replaces the tooth.
Cracked tooth
Large lost filling
After a root canal
Healthy root left
What happens, step by step
Preparation
The tooth that will be receiving the dental crown will be first reduced to make room for the dental crown.
Impression
Our practice tells the lab exactly what we want our dental crowns to look like in order to achieve the most natural restorations possible.
Fitting
After your tooth has been prepared for the crown your tooth will be numbed and the new crown will be painlessly cemented into place.
Care
Patients need to care for their dental crown the same way that they care for their natural teeth, with regular brushing and flossing.
Dental Crown questions
How much of my tooth is removed?
The tooth structure that is removed will depend on how much healthy tooth structure remains. Your dentist will only remove as much healthy tooth structure as required to provide a healthy, stable restoration.
How long do dental crowns last?
Dental crowns can last up to 15 years depending on the dental hygiene habits of the patient and the wear and tear that it is exposed to.
What are crowns made of?
There are generally several main types of caps: those made of gold, porcelain, zirconium, ceramic caps and ceramic-veneered gold caps.
Which material suits a back tooth?
Gold and metal-ceramic caps are extremely durable and are normally used in molars, where the forces from chewing and grinding are most prevalent.
Which material suits a front tooth?
Ceramic caps are used primarily for front teeth, since they can best resemble the natural tooth color and are more pleasing to the eye.
Dental Crown across Tampa Bay
Patients travel from 25 towns across Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco. Pick the one nearest you for directions and local questions.
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Save a damaged tooth
A tooth that is cracked, decayed or aching can usually be saved. A crown protects a worn or cracked tooth and stops further decay, and a root canal treats it from the inside. Taking it out is the last option, not the first.