LAS VEGAS, NV AREA DENTIST DESCRIBES THE ROLE OF DENTAL CROWNS

LAS VEGAS, NV AREA DENTIST DESCRIBES THE ROLE OF DENTAL CROWNS

By: Dr. Christopher Lim
Posted on: August 2, 2019

Las Vegas, NV area patients may be unfamiliar with the term “dental crowns.” Crowns are a type of “cap” that is custom-made for a tooth and bonded into place over it.

Dental crowns play an important role in dentistry. They are used in general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry situations. These ceramic caps are fabricated to match the patient’s existing teeth for seamless integration into the smile. The dentist often places dental crowns onto teeth to cover the structure and give it extra stability and strength. Crowns may also be used to restore a dental implant or to fuse to a false tooth to fabricate a dental bridge.

Crowns are incredibly versatile. They can cover a weak or brittle tooth caused by root canal therapy or a large cavity. They may restore a titanium dental implant to act as a false tooth. In other situations, they may be combined with pontics to achieve a dental bridge for placement within the dental arch.

Dental crowns have many advantages. They are affordable, and dental insurance plans often cover a portion or all of the treatment. The process is relatively quick, requiring the dentist to file down part of the tooth before taking impressions, which are molds used to fabricate the crowns. Patients may have a temporary crown put in place until their final one arrives from the laboratory. In most cases, patients can undergo the process within a week or two. The placement of dental crowns is comfortable.

Dr. Christopher Lim and the team of Hillside Dental encourage Las Vegas, NV area patients to consider the advantages of placing dental crowns within the smile. Contact the team by calling (702) 666-8584 and discussing the endless possibilities for enhancing the appearance and function of the smile with crowns and other dental restorations. With today’s advanced technology, materials, and techniques, patients have a number of ways to rejuvenate their smiles and enjoy the benefits of cosmetic dentistry.