Dental crowns are a highly versatile dental restoration that Dr. Uttma Dham uses to treat functional and cosmetic dental concerns. They consist of light-reflective and high-tech dental compounds. Dr. Dham color-matches them to your tooth so that they are virtually indistinguishable from the rest of your teeth.
We custom-fabricate crowns to blend seamlessly with your smile for optimal aesthetic results. No one will know you have damaged teeth after a crown procedure at our office. Dental crowns are also a durable and long-lasting restorative dental treatment.
Our dental crowns can:
- Repair a damaged, cracked or chipped tooth
- Cover a discolored tooth
- Stabilize a tooth after a root canal procedure
- Replace a missing tooth with a dental implant
Dr. Uttma Dham offers personalized consultations to determine which cosmetic dental procedures are necessary to restore your oral health. Our goal is to offer conservative treatment plans that address both functional and aesthetic concerns.
What to Expect From the Procedure
The process of receiving a dental crown will vary depending on the reason a patient needs it. Dr. Dham will always take the time to explain the entire treatment process to patients on an individual basis before beginning. Treatment will begin by preparing the site in your mouth where the dentist will place the dental crown. This step may include removing an old filling, completing a root canal, or placing a dental implant.
Using digital 3D imaging, Dr. Dham will take a virtual mold of your mouth. She will use these images to help create the custom dental crown.
Dental crowns are custom-fabricated to match the shape, size, and color of your natural smile. This ensures that they blend in seamlessly with the rest of your teeth. Our crowns consist of highly durable material that should last for many years with proper oral hygiene and routine dental checkups.
After fabrication, you will return to our Plantation, FL dental office for your final fitting. Dr. Dham will ensure that you are fully satisfied with your results before permanently securing the crown. After this appointment, you will leave our office with a new crown that functions and looks like your real teeth.
Replacing A Single Missing Tooth
Dental crowns secured using a dental implant are the preferred method for replacing a single missing tooth. Dental implants mimic the natural ingenuity of a human tooth. The dentist surgically places the implant post in the empty root socket to function as a prosthetic tooth root.
Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about bone deterioration. The implant post allows the crown to sit permanently in your mouth without relying on surrounding teeth for security. Once your mouth heals, the dentist will fix the crown onto the dental implant. Dr. Dham will make sure you leave with the most natural missing tooth replacement option available.
Dr. Dham and our team offers dental implant services so you don’t have to visit many doctors. Our Plantation dental office coordinates implant treatments for consistent and predictable results without the need for additional specialists.
Dental Crown FAQs
Do you have more questions about dental crowns and how they will benefit you? Here are answers to frequently asked questions about them from Dr. Dham.
Why Do I Need a Dental Crown?
A dental crown can treat an array of functional and cosmetic dental issues. They can protect a weak, decaying, or very worn-down tooth. The most common reason to get a crown is to protect a tooth after a root canal procedure.
Dental crowns can also hold a bridge in place. In a dental bridge, the crowns are anchors that keep the bridge from falling out of your mouth. They can also cover up discolored teeth that have deep stains that teeth whitening can’t fix. Lastly, crowns also cap a single dental implant restoration to replace a whole tooth.
How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?
Dental crowns typically last between 5 to 15 years. Their life is dependent on many different factors. The most important aspect that contributes to a crown’s life is the patient’s oral care routine.
If a patient practices great oral hygiene and takes care of their crown, it’s much more likely to last closer to 15 years. Most dental crowns will need to eventually be replaced. They’re not impervious to damage and can chip and break.
How Long Does it Take for a Dental Crown to Feel Normal?
A dental crown typically takes a couple of days to begin to feel normal in your mouth. In most cases, patients say that their crown begins to feel normal in their mouth after 4 days.
Your mouth will need to adjust to your new crown, but after a few days everything should begin to feel normal. Eat soft foods and don’t bite using your new crown until you’re able to eat and chew normally.
How Long Can I Eat After the Dentist Cements a Crown?
We tell our patients to refrain from eating for at least one hour after a dental crown procedure. Slowly introduce your crown to different food groups in the first week after the procedure. Most patients wait a few days before eating really hard and sticky foods.
Are you ready to take the next step? Request a consultation with Dr. Dham by calling (954) 251-0640 or filling out our online appointment request form.