Dental Crowns in Fort Collins, Colorado
Porcelain crowns are an excellent choice when recreating the form and function of a damaged tooth, because a crown basically replaces the entire external portion of the tooth down to the gum level. Crowns are not limited to simply replacing the original tooth, but can be designed to create an even better esthetic appearance.
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Dental crowns replace the exterior portion of a tooth to re-establish its original function and create a natural looking appearance
Cosmetic Inlays and Onlays
Inlays and onlays are indirect restorations that can be used to help an otherwise healthy tooth with a large filling. Inlays are placed within the grooves between the cusps (points) of a tooth, whereas onlays are placed within the grooves and over the cusp tips. Your specialist can help determine which restoration is better for you. Inlays and onlays can be used to replace old filings, and are more esthetically pleasing because they can be made to match a tooth’s natural color. Aside from improving a tooth’s appearance, inlays and onlays can strengthen the structure of a tooth because of their durability and longevity.
The Hows and Whys of Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain crowns replace the exterior portion of a tooth to re–establish its original function and to create a natural appearance. Crowns are the treatment of choice in situations where tooth decay has destroyed most of the original tooth, when a traumatic event has caused damage, or in cases of severe enamel erosion. They are also an option for people who grind and clench their teeth so much that the original structure of their teeth has been compromised. The great benefit to porcelain crowns is they can not only replicate the original tooth in function, but can be designed to look like the original–or even better. When patients select a porcelain veneer for cosmetic reasons, they’re usually covering up the front portion of the tooth that has some esthetic flaw. A porcelain crown is thicker than a veneer and, in some situations, this thickness is needed. A porcelain crown can be used for cosmetic reasons, but it’s best to discuss with your specialist first. Crowns and veneers are situated and secured in the mouth in a similar fashion, using a light-sensitive resin placed between the original tooth and crown, and then hardening that resin with a special curing light.Partial crowns, often referred to as onlays, are a type of restoration or filling that covers one or more cusps. An inlay is similar to a filling but the work resides completely within the cusps on a tooth’s chewing surface. These restorations are much more conservative than crowns, and can be imperceptible from your natural tooth.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Crowns?
- Protects and strengthens damaged teeth
- Restores tooth shape, size, and function
- Improves appearance by covering discoloration and imperfections
- Allows for comfortable chewing and speaking
- Prevents further decay or damage of your teeth
- Durable and long-lasting with proper care
- Custom-made to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth
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Maintenance of a Porcelain Crown
Maintaining porcelain crowns is actually quite simple. Much like your original teeth, they require routine brushing with non-abrasive fluoride toothpaste and regular flossing. A follow-up appointment will be scheduled to evaluate the crowns shortly after they’re placed, so your specialist can review the work and see how your mouth is reacting to the crowns. Even if you think the crowns are successful, this follow-up appointment is an important part of your future oral health.
Crowns can be selected for necessity or cosmetic reasons. No matter what the case, the first step is to schedule an appointment your specialist. We will examine your teeth and in some cases will immediately see that a crown is the best option. In other situations where the problems aren’t so obvious, you may need to express your concerns and discuss your future smile goals so both you and your specialist have all the facts.
Why Choose Northern Colorado Dental Specialty
When you need a beautiful new smile, the Fort Collins Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry team is the right choice! We are the premier choice for Cosmetic and Restorative Dental Services in Fort Collins and we would be honored to serve your specialty dental needs. Some of the reasons you should choose us:
- Beautiful Smile in as little as 24 hours
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- Award-Winning Doctors
- Over 20 years of experience
- Thousands of Happy Dental Clients
- On-Site Lab for the Perfect Fit, Shape and Color
- Third-Party Financing and flexible payment plans
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Justin Liddle, DMD, CDT, Prosthodontist
Dr. Liddle is a distinguished prosthodontist who earned his doctorate from Case Western Reserve University and completed a three-year Prosthodontic Residency at Louisiana State University Health Science Center. Internationally trained in dental esthetics and implant dentistry, he was awarded 1st Place in the Nobel Biocare Student Case Presentation Award. As one of the few prosthodontists serving Northern Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska, Dr. Liddle is also a respected educator, leading advanced courses on implant dentistry techniques.
Kirk Harvey, DMD
Dr. Kirk Harvey earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Arizona, where he was honored with the prestigious Hanau Excellence in Prosthodontics Award for his outstanding clinical skills.
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