Porcelain Crowns FAQ's
Plano
Will my porcelain crown procedure be painful?
No. Dr. Avant and Dr. Ragnell will make sure that you are completely comfortable during your entire porcelain crown procedure. Not only can he thoroughly apply local anesthetic to the crown area, but he can also provide you with the option of having your porcelain crown procedure performed under sedation. Contact Dr. Avant and Dr. Ragnell today to schedule an initial consultation.
What is a crown?
A crown is a dental restoration used to restore the strength of a tooth where a filling will no longer correct the damage. The crown is placed over the remnant of the tooth and covers it down to the gumline. Unlike fillings, a crown will provide you with a new chewing surface and will retain the tooth's integrity. There are 3/4 crowns. Crown is a cover to the tooth -total or 3/4 of tooth. We only have to removed damaged tooth structure. Conserve good tooth structure. It will cover all or a portion of the tooth.
What are crowns made of?
Crowns are made of a few different materials. In the past, the most common forms of crowns were made out of metal. These crowns contained metals like gold and silver. Then, in an attempt to provide better aesthetics, crowns were constructed out of porcelain fused to metal crowns. Now, crowns can be made of all porcelain, providing you with a truly exceptional restoration.
What are the advantages of porcelain crowns?
Porcelain crowns not only restore the strength to your damaged teeth, but they also provide you with an aesthetically pleasing restoration. Porcelain crowns are custom made to fit over your damaged tooth, while matching the rest of your teeth in color, size, shape, and translucency.
How long will it take to receive my crown?
Prior to Cerec technology, having a crown required multiple visits to the dentist office, and it required you to go through the hassle of wearing a temporary crown while your metal or porcelain crown was being created. Now, in most cases, Cerec allows Dr. Avant and Dr. Ragnell to reshape your tooth and place your permanent porcelain crowns in just one visit to his Plano, Texas cosmetic dentistry office.
If you have more questions about porcelain crowns, or if you would like to have a porcelain crown placed, contact Dr. Avant and Dr. Ragnell. Dr. Avant and Dr. Ragnell will listen to your dental problems and answer all your questions during your initial consultation.
