Restorative Dentistry
Dental Crowns in Southfield, MI
A custom restoration that covers a damaged or weakened tooth to help restore its strength, shape, and appearance.
Understanding Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a custom-made restoration that fits over a prepared tooth, covering it entirely above the gumline. Crowns are often recommended when a tooth is significantly weakened, broken, or has a large existing restoration that can no longer be repaired with a filling alone.
Crowns are designed to help restore the tooth's shape, size, strength, and appearance, and are commonly used as part of a broader restorative or cosmetic treatment plan.
Crowns can serve both restorative and cosmetic goals — rebuilding a damaged tooth's strength while also improving its shape, color, and appearance. They are listed under both Restorative Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry.
Common Reasons This Treatment May Be Recommended
- A tooth is significantly weakened from decay, a large filling, or fracture
- A tooth has cracked or broken and needs structural support
- A tooth has undergone root canal treatment and requires protection
- A misshapen or discolored tooth is being restored for cosmetic reasons
What Patients Can Generally Expect
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The tooth is evaluated and prepared by reshaping it to accommodate the crown.
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An impression or digital scan is taken so the crown can be custom-fabricated.
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A temporary crown may be placed while the final crown is being made.
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At a follow-up visit, the final crown is fitted, adjusted, and bonded into place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dental Crowns FAQs
Related Treatments
Dental Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings used to restore teeth affected by cavities or damage while blending naturally with the surrounding tooth.
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A fixed restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring to the adjacent teeth next to the gap.
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A long-lasting tooth-replacement solution that uses a titanium implant placed in the jaw bone to support a crown, bridge, or denture.
Learn moreConsidering dental crowns?
Schedule an evaluation at Najor Dental Center. After examining your teeth and oral health, your dentist can explain whether this treatment may be appropriate for you.
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