Dental Crown
Are you suffering discomfort due to a damaged, severely decayed, or missing tooth?
At John W. Dovgan Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry, we can create a custom-made dental crown to fully restore a tooth in a single appointment.
Many patients come to our Phoenix, AZ, dental office to experience the benefits that crowns have to offer…
Dental Crowns
Crowns are essentially caps that are permanently cemented over a damaged or diseased tooth. These tooth-shaped restorations bring a tooth back to its rightful size and shape after it has been injured or damaged. A crown may be placed over a tooth that is cracked, chipped, or severely worn down by bruxism or decay. Dental crowns are also used as a final restoration after root canal treatment.
Since a crown fits over a tooth and in between other teeth, it must be made to very precise measurements. To determine these specifications and create the custom crown, our dentist will need to take impressions of the teeth and use computer imaging technology to configure this restoration’s specifications so that dental technicians can fabricate a crown that perfectly suits a patient’s needs.
When it comes to the materials used to make a custom restoration, patients have a few options from which to choose. Popular materials include porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, and metal alloys.
Bridges
Bridges are a series of artificial crowns that are connected. Even though bridges consist of crowns, their purpose is different from that of a standard restoration. Instead of restoring a tooth after injury or decay, a bridge will replace missing or failing teeth by closing in the gaps of a smile. A bridge can replace up to four teeth in a row and is connected to biological teeth on each side. This custom series of prosthetics restores a patient’s ability to chew and speak comfortably and improve one’s appearance.
Like crowns, patients can choose which materials are used to fabricate a bridge.
Same-Day Restorations with Cerec
When it comes to restoring teeth, Dr. Dovgan and our team take a highly individualized approach so that our guests enjoy long lasting dental work. Call us today to reserve an appointment.
Dr. John Dovgan
- Over 25 years in practice
- Educates other professionals
- Experience as an expert state witness
- Dedicated to serving the needs of his patients
