Dental Crowns

Porcelain Crowns in Salt Lake City, Utah

Dental crowns, sometimes called "caps," preserve the functionality of damaged teeth. Dental crowns are used to restore functionality of a tooth with excessive decay, protect a cracked or broken tooth, or replace an existing dental crown. Dr. Thomas can place porcelain crowns on your teeth that will look and function like your original teeth before the damage occurred. Many dental crown recipients are unable to feel or see a difference in their dental crown compared to the original tooth.

Placing Porcelain Crowns

Dr. Thomas will be able to determine if your tooth requires the placement of a dental crown. In preparation for placement of porcelain crowns, the teeth must be prepared by reducing the size to ensure your new dental crowns will fit properly.

To make sure your new dental crown fits correctly, Dr. Thomas will make an impression of your teeth and gums before sending the impression to a lab. The lab will then create your porcelain crowns based on this impression.

A temporary crown will be placed to protect each tooth until your permanent dental crowns are completed and placed. Once your permanent porcelain crowns are ready to be placed, Dr. Thomas will remove each temporary crown and replace it with the permanent crown.

Porcelain Crown Look and Durability?

Porcelain crowns are made out of extremely strong materials and are very durable, lasting for many years. Porcelain also has natural translucent qualities, similar to natural teeth. Thus they can look natural and it may be impossible for others to know your porcelain crowns aren't your natural teeth. Sound dental hygiene and regular dentist appointments will help maximize the longevity of your porcelain crowns.

Fixed Partial Dentures, Dental Implants and Dental Crowns

Fixed partial dentures, often called dental bridges, are an extension of the dental crown treatment, replacing missing teeth. Dental crowns are placed on the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth or teeth. These are then connected to a missing tooth-like replica. Though fixed partial dentures can serve as an aesthetic and functional restoration, dental implants are today's treatment-of-choice for a missing tooth or teeth.

If you have further questions about porcelain crowns, we are happy to answer them. Call our Salt Lake City office today or fill out the form at the left of this page. Dental crowns by Salt Lake City dentist Dr. Thomas will preserve and enhance your smile.