Teeth marred by multiple fillings, oral injury, abscess or congenital defect look and function like new with dental crowns in Peabody from Spiro Saati DMD. Crowns last for years with good care and give patients complete, healthy smiles.
Who Needs a Dental Crown?
A wonderful alternative to tooth extraction, the dental crown covers and protects weak tooth structure, conferring beautiful aesthetics and durability. A crown is superior to a large filling because it is stronger, better looking and protects against further decay or infection.
Your dentist in Peabody recommends dental crowns for individuals who have one or more teeth:
- That are heavily stained
- Which need their shape or size normalized
- That have deep chips or cracks
- Which have large fillings, extensive decay or dental abscess (infection)
- That have undergone root canal therapy
Dr. Saati uses an experienced dental lab to craft crowns made of gold, ceramic or porcelain fused to metal. He chooses the material based on where the crown will be placed. For instance, gold dental crowns are exceptionally strong and work well on back most molars.
Regarding all-ceramic crowns, they may be placed anywhere in the mouth but are the treatment of choice for front teeth. The porcelain fused to metal crowns cover teeth on opposite ends of fixed bridgework. Finally, a porcelain crown can restore the top of a dental implant, a state-of-the-art tooth replacement option which resides right in the patient’s jaw bone.
How Do You Get a Crown?
This service takes two visits to Dr. Saati’s office. First, he examines the individual’s mouth and takes digital X-rays to determine if a dental crown is the right restorative treatment.
If it is, he takes an oral impression and sends it to a trusted dental lab where a technician fabricates the crown according to his specific instructions. Dr. Saati uses the True Definition Scanner to take a digital impression. This three-dimensional imaging system is highly accurate and avoids the mess of traditional impression putty and trays.
In addition, the dentist removes any decay and old filling material and shapes the healthy tooth structure to receive the restoration. Typically, he places a temporary crown on the prepared tooth to protect it and to normalize eating and appearance while the patient waits for his permanent crown.
During the next dental visit, Dr. Saati bonds the new restoration in place. He always ensures that top and bottom teeth bite together correctly.
Life with a Dental Crown
Dental crowns last ten years or longer when patients brush twice and day and floss daily. They should see Dr. Saati and his team semi-annually for routine exams and hygienic cleanings, too. Best of all, dental crowns restore heavily damaged teeth to full function and appearance, avoiding unnecessary extractions and the gum and bone recession that normally results from tooth loss.
Is a Crown Right for You?
You can find out by scheduling a restorative dentistry consultation with Dr. Saati. He will evaluate your oral health and devise a treatment plan just right for you. Contact Dr. Saati’s office today!