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What can I expect when getting a dental crown for a broken tooth?
Restorative dentistry is at the forefront of what Dr. Christopher Naranjo and his team at Greenbelt Dental Health have to offer. Our dental practice is dedicated to ensuring patients have the solutions they need to achieve and maintain healthy smiles for life. When finding solutions for a broken tooth, a dental crown may be just what the dentist ordered! Our team in Austin, Texas, can discuss the procedure of getting a dental crown so you will better understand the process during your next appointment!
How do dental crowns work?
Dental crowns, sometimes called “tooth caps” or just “caps,” are restorations that protect and strengthen damaged teeth. They are designed to fit over the entire portion of a natural tooth above the gum line to restore shape, size, strength, and appearance. A dental crown is fabricated from various materials such as porcelain, ceramic, gold, or metal alloys, though porcelain and ceramic are the most commonly preferred as they mimic the look of natural tooth enamel and can be made to match the patient’s smile.
Actual Patient Results
Getting a dental crown at our office typically involves two appointments. During the first visit, Dr. Christopher Naranjo will prepare the tooth, removing decay or damage. He then shapes it to accommodate the final crown. A gel impression of the prepared tooth will be taken and sent to a dental lab, where the custom-made crown is created. In the meantime, a temporary dental crown is placed to protect the prepared tooth.
At the second visit, usually two or three weeks later, the temporary crown is removed by our dentist, and the new restoration is put in place with permanent bonding materials. Patients are given aftercare instructions on extending their new crown’s longevity for years of protection and coverage!
Call Greenbelt Dental Health today to learn more about dental crowns for a broken, chipped, or cracked tooth!
Our office is at 1301 West 25th Street, Suite #402, and can be reached by calling (512) 472-3565 to request an upcoming appointment and consultation.
Dr. Christopher Naranjo and his team are open to new patients and families in the surrounding areas and local communities.
