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Dental crowns fit for royalty: FAQs about durable, advanced materials and options to restore broken smiles
The dental crown is a staple of many dentists’ offices in Boca Raton, Florida, and beyond. It is considered to be a common and fundamental dentistry service for some very good reasons. Notably, crowns are versatile. They can be used to strengthen damaged teeth, “save” teeth that would otherwise be lost or extracted, and even to make over smiles by correcting badly misshapen teeth and replacing teeth as part of a dental bridge or dental implant restoration. How is this possible? Dental Care of Boca Raton is happy to pull back the curtain on this treatment by answering some of your Frequently Asked Questions related to the multi-tasking yet humble crown.
How do crowns repair damaged teeth?
Crowns are dental materials that are specially prepared and shaped. Once applied to the natural tooth, they hold together broken teeth and add strength to a tooth that has been weakened by decay.
And how do they preserve teeth?
Crowns may be the only way to save teeth with deep internal damage. When combined with root canal therapy, the crown provides the “finishing touch” following treatment to resolve inflammation and infection inside the tooth. Without this restoration, the treated tooth is vulnerable to further and future damage. By strengthening the weak tooth, crowns sustain its health and structure. Often, and with good oral care, no additional treatment is needed.
How do you use crowns with bridges and implants?
With bridges, crowns are applied to the neighboring abutment teeth that are closest to and on either side of the prosthetic tooth. These abutments function as anchors to hold up the bridge and prosthetic tooth or pontic. With implants, the crown represents the visible part of the tooth. The implant itself represents the tooth root. Once it has healed or joined to the bone in the jaw, the implant is attached to the crown and functions as a root. This unique design provides the utmost stability to the crown or replacement tooth.
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Why should I choose Dental Care of Boca Raton?
Our team serves Boca Raton and Southeast Florida with only the highest quality materials, labs, technology, and kind and completely personalized human care. For instance, there are numerous premium materials to choose from for crowns. These include highly durable and aesthetic dental ceramics such as gold and different ceramic materials. We will discuss the benefits as well as potential drawbacks for each material and as is appropriate to your specific case. That way, you can make the most well-informed decision about your treatment, which is in the best interests of your long-term health and well-being.
We also pride ourselves in offering truly complete dental care. By that, you can also benefit from the likes of conservative alternatives to crowns. Options like inlays and onlays (partial crowns) preserve utmost healthy tooth structure. When a tooth cannot be saved, our dentists also have the technologies and technical proficiency to provide all aspects of the implant process – including surgical placement and bone grafting – in-house and on an as-needed basis.
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Dr. Carlos Villacis
Dr. Carlos Villacis, originally from Ecuador and raised in Miami, Florida, is a compassionate and skilled dentist with a focus on restorative and pediatric care. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Maryland and his Bachelor’s in Biology from Florida International University. Dr. Villacis has practiced in private clinics, refining his expertise in patient care. His dedication to serving underserved populations, including his work with the Limited Income Uninsured Children Program, demonstrates his commitment to making quality dental care accessible. You can trust Dr. Villacis to provide attentive, high-quality care for every patient.
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