Dental CrownsinCupertino
Regain your confidence with custom-made, natural crowns designed to last.
Restore Your Smile with Dental Crowns
When damage to your teeth is extreme, and apparently beyond repair, we use porcelain or porcelain “pasted on gold” crowns to make your smile look brand-new. This extremely reliable technique repairs even the most severe dental problems, permanently replacing missing teeth to offer a complete smile and a functional bite. At Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry, we are renowned for the quality of our work and the remarkable changes we make for people using this technology. These treatments are used for a long-lasting correction of major dental problems, typically lasting 20 to 30 years, which is as close to permanent as dental treatment can get.
20 Veneers
Tony's comprehensive makeover addressed chipped teeth, uneven tooth color, and a gummy smile (previously treated with Botox) using 20 veneers.
28 Veneers
Shirley's tetracycline staining was dramatically improved with 28 bright white veneers, transforming her smile's color and appearance.
4 Veneers
With her wedding approaching, Lily replaced her bulky veneers with 4 new, sleeker ones to achieve her desired look.
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Dental Implants Available
If you are missing a tooth, we can combine a dental crown and a dental implant to create a replacement that looks completely natural. Our experienced team will guide you through the implant process, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge offers a fantastic solution for filling the gaps left by missing teeth and preventing the consequences of tooth loss. By utilizing your existing tooth framework, a fixed bridge can contribute to the preservation and enhancement of your oral well-being. Without a bridge, you may experience bone depletion, tooth shifting, and an increased risk of dental problems. If you require a bridge, we will discuss all the available options with you to attain the best outcome for your smile.
The Dental Crown Process
Consultation
Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation, where we'll discuss your goals and carefully examine your teeth and gums. We'll use advanced imaging technology to assess the extent of any damage or decay, enabling us to create a tailored treatment plan just for you.
Temporary Crown
Once we've determined that a crown is the best option, we'll prepare your tooth by removing any compromised tissue and shaping it to ensure a perfect fit. We'll take precise impressions of your tooth, which our skilled technicians will use to craft your custom crown. In the meantime, we'll place a temporary crown to protect your tooth until your permanent restoration is ready.
Milling Process
Using only the finest materials, such as porcelain, ceramic, or zirconia, we'll create a crown that seamlessly blends with your natural teeth. Our attention to detail ensures that your crown matches the color, shape, and size of your surrounding teeth, giving you a beautifully restored smile.
Crown Placement
When your custom crown is ready, we'll schedule a final placement appointment. Our team will meticulously check the fit, comfort, and appearance of your new restoration, making any necessary adjustments to ensure your complete satisfaction. Finally, we'll permanently cement your crown in place, restoring your tooth's strength, function, and aesthetic appeal.
FAQs
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Regular maintenance and proper care can result in dental crowns lasting for 10 to 15 years or more. The durability of your crown is affected by elements such as your oral hygiene habits, diet, and the location of the crowned tooth. Regular dental check-ups and a consistent at-home care routine can help extend the lifespan of your dental restoration.
Getting a crown is not a painful process. We make sure to keep you comfortable and informed, so you understand the crown procedure every step of the way. While some enamel must be removed from the damaged tooth for the crown placement, this is done after giving a local anesthetic, so you will not experience any discomfort.
A dental bridge, also known as a tooth bridge, is a dental restoration that uses your natural teeth and anchoring dental crowns to fill in gaps in your smile. This type of bridge replaces one or more missing teeth, providing security and stability for the wearer. It typically consists of two dental crowns on each end, with one or more false teeth in between, all securely attached to healthy anchor teeth to bridge the gap left by the missing teeth.
Crown and bridgework is a very reliable solution for major dental problems caused by accidents, diseases, or wear and tear. Major problems can usually be corrected using these techniques. The material used in these repairs is either high-grade porcelain or porcelain bonded to gold. A higher strength of the porcelain and gold materials is recommended to treat the most serious dental problems. Where accidental damage has occurred, resulting in lost teeth, or where teeth have broken away through excessive wear, or as the result of old fillings breaking, crowns and/or bridges can be used as a long-term solution.
Many people have unexplained pain from filled back teeth, which is usually due to hairline cracks in the chewing part of the tooth. Placing crowns on these teeth relieves the pain and allows a return of full dental function for these teeth. In front teeth, older fillings can both weaken the teeth and cause “appearance” problems due to staining or chipping. Porcelain crowns and bridges are suitable in cases where porcelain veneers are not. In teeth with root canal fillings, crowns can prevent breakage.
Crowns are often used for fixing broken or damaged teeth, but their use extends beyond that. They can also treat teeth with decay that cannot be effectively addressed with a standard filling. Additionally, a crown can protect a tooth following a root canal or be utilized for cosmetic reasons. In addition to improving the look of cracked or broken teeth, they can also enhance the appearance of small or misshapen teeth. Moreover, they can act as a support for a dental bridge, contributing to a more aesthetically pleasing smile and boosting your confidence.
You may wonder about the benefits of a fixed bridge and how it impacts your overall health. The answer is simple: a fixed bridge makes use of the natural tooth structure to enhance and fortify what is already there. This is why we often recommend dental bridges; it’s a way to leverage the existing framework in your mouth for its own recovery. Without the support of bridges, your jaw could undergo bone loss, your remaining teeth could shift, and you might be vulnerable to various dental problems. While dental bridges may not be necessary in every case, if your situation requires it, we will explore all available options with you.
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