Porcelain Dental Crowns

If you have a severely damaged or missing tooth, our Agoura Hills dental crowns expert may recommend crowns. Crowns are a versatile restoration that can be used to protect your smile’s health and function, and restore its appearance. However, teeth that have been extracted in the past may not be saved through the use of a dental crown.

A porcelain crown is shaped just like your own tooth and is designed to cover the entire visible part of the tooth. The porcelain can be matched to the shade of your own teeth to create a more natural appearance and is strong enough to help protect your compromised tooth from further damage. Our Agoura Hills porcelain crowns expert may recommend crowns if you have a tooth that is broken, severely decayed, has a large filling or has undergone root canal therapy.

Porcelain Dental Crowns Agoura Hills

Our expert in dental crowns in Agoura Hills may also recommend porcelain crowns to help replace missing teeth. Once a tooth has been lost, the remaining teeth can be more vulnerable to damage and loss. Porcelain crowns can be used to support dental bridges to replace the lost teeth. They can also be used with dental implants to replace missing teeth without the need to alter healthy tooth structure.

If you are a candidate for dental crowns, you may need two to three visits with our expert in porcelain crowns in Agoura Hills. We will evaluate your tooth and identify any areas of concern before mapping out a treatment plan. The tooth will need to be prepared, and after we provide you with the anesthetic, the tooth will be shaped. Impressions may be taken before and after the tooth is prepared to create the new crown. At a later appointment, your crown will be permanently bonded to the tooth.

While a porcelain crown cannot decay, the tooth underneath and around it can still be vulnerable. We recommend that you brush twice daily and floss daily and that you maintain a regular dental checkup schedule. Contact our Agoura Hills dentist today to learn more or to schedule your consultation.