Dental crowns are a secure way to help restore your smile. The crown restores a badly broken down tooth to its normal size, shape and function. A crown not only makes a tooth stronger, it can also improves the appearance of the tooth.
What Material Is A Crown Made Of?
Crowns are made from several types of materials such as ceramics, porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, metal alloys, or composite resin. When a crown is made, the material is colored to blend in with your natural teeth. At Mighty Children’s Dentistry, your Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Aurelio A. Bula, wants your crown to look natural and fit comfortably in your mouth. In order to decide which material he will use for your crown he must consider the tooth’s location and function, the position of the gum tissue, the amount of tooth that shows when you smile, the color or shade of the tooth, and most importantly your preference.
When Would My Child Need A Dental Crown?
You’ll find a dental crown useful in the following situations:
A dental crown will offer protection to a weakened tooth severely decayed tooth, thus saving it from breakage. It also prevents a cracked tooth from completely breaking away.
A dental crown will also be able to restore teeth with developmental defects (hypoplasia, hypoplastic teeth).
A dental crown may be a better option for teeth needing large restorations, especially when most of the tooth is decayed.
It would be strongly recommended for children with high caries risk.
A dental crown will protect the remaining surfaces of a vulnerable tooth from the formation of caries.
A white (zirconia) crown can improve the appearance of a discolored or misshaped tooth.
If your child’s tooth has extensive decalcification (mineral loss).
At Mighty Children’s Dentistry, Parkland, Florida, the dental crowns that we give to your children will help to:
Save a decayed tooth, especially one that cannot support a filling.
Protect the teeth from decay especially when the child is at high risk for developing cavities.
Minimize the frequency of general anesthesia for children who may not be able to cooperate with the requirements of good dental care due to medical history, age, or behavior.
Your Pediatric Dentist, Aurelio A. Bula, may recommend a stainless steel dental crown in such cases.
Types Of Dental Crowns
Permanent dental crowns can be made from metals (like gold or any other alloys), all resin, ceramic, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or stainless steel.
Prefabricated stainless steel dental crowns are mostly used on permanent teeth as a temporary measure. A stainless steel dental crown placed on a permanent tooth serves as protection pending the complete eruption of the tooth that it is placed on.
For kids, a stainless steel dental crown can fit over a primary tooth and protect it from decay. Children benefit immensely from stainless steel crowns because they do not have to visit the dentist multiple times for restoration of a badly broken down tooth.
How Long Does A Stainless Steel Dental Crown – Silver Or Zirconium, Last?
The life span depends on factors like wear and tear, the oral hygiene practices of the wearer, dental-related habits such as chewing ice, teeth grinding or clenching, chewing on the fingernails, or opening bottles and packaging with the teeth.
How Should I Take Care Of My Crowned Tooth?
A crowned tooth does not require any special treatment. However, you must note that crowning a tooth does not offer permanent protection from gum disease. It is important that you continue with good dental hygiene practices like brushing twice daily, flossing at least once daily and rinsing your mouth with an antibacterial mouthwash.
At Mighty Children’s Dentistry, Dr. Aurelio A. Bula and his team will recommend a suitable dental crown for your child.
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