When searching for a permanent or long-term solution to a problematic tooth, many patients find that restorative dental crowns in Escondido are a minimally invasive solution. Crowns, fixed prosthetic devices, are used to cover cracked teeth, address dental trauma, restore broken teeth, and offer a solution for dental implant restorations and more!
Crowns can be used to “cap” or cover damaged teeth – they “encase a needy tooth” with customized, synthetic material or metal alloys, such as gold or porcelain. Crowns restore function and address problems with shape, appearance, and alignment. Crowns are minimally invasive and save the core and root of the affected tooth.
Large decay areas or teeth weakened by old fillings are capped to prevent further damage.
If a tooth is cracked or broken, a crown will restore the remaining healthy portion in a long-term functioning condition.
Crowns are used to secure bridges in place
Crowns are a long-lasting replacement for a lost tooth. When made to secure to a dental implant, the patient will have a fully functioning restorative device that mimics the original tooth from root to tip.
A crown will improve the cosmetic appearance if the problem is too severe for less intrusive treatments.
After root canal therapy to preserve the remaining tooth.
Patients whose teeth are damaged too extensively for veneers may be good candidates for crowns. Your doctor will talk to you about all viable treatment options. A complete oral exam will help determine if a crown, root canal therapy, or extraction is the best treatment for your personal case. Dr. Campbell will advise and educate patients on all available options to provide patients with enough information for an informed decision.
To discover how dental crowns in Escondido, California can restore your smile give us a call or come by our office today!
