Teeth that are cracked, broken, or severely decayed are structurally comprised, which means that your smile itself is comprised. But your tooth and your smile alike can be restored thanks to something called a crown. By placing a crown over a damaged tooth (which is called capping), Dr. Rodgers can restore health, function, and appearance to a patient’s smile.
How the Crown Process Works
Dental Crowns can be made from a variety of materials, including porcelain, metal, and even a combination of the two. What kind you’ll receive when you come to our Dunwoody dental office depends on your needs. If you’ll be restoring a front tooth, Dr. Rodgers will likely recommend a crown made of porcelain, while patients who are restoring a back tooth may want to go with one made from metal or a porcelain-metal combination.
Placing a crown is a two-part process. In your first visit, Dr. Rodgers will prep your tooth by removing decay or any old fillings and then taking an impression of it. Our dental lab will use this impression as they carefully construct your custom-made crown.
Once your dental crown is ready, you’ll come back to our office for a second visit. During this phase, all Dr. Rodgers will have to do is cap your comprised tooth and check your crown’s fit. When your crown is in place, your procedure will be done and you can return to your normal schedule with a fully restored smile.
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If you have questions about crowns, or any of our other services, please call Dr. Rodgers’ Dunwoody dental office today. We gladly serve patients from Dunwoody, Roswell, Norcross, and surrounding areas.
