Rebuild Your Smile with Functional and Realistic-looking Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a customized, tooth-shaped cap worn over the tooth to bolster its appearance and function. A dental crown repairs significant damage, saving your tooth from extraction. Dental crowns wear several hats in dentistry.
A dental crown can resolve several dental issues, including:

• Missing teeth: We can pair a dental crown with an implant or bridge to replace one or several missing teeth.
• Damaged teeth: Extraction isn’t the obvious solution for your severely decayed or damaged tooth. A dental crown encapsulates your damaged tooth, reinforcing its structure and preventing further damage.
• Weakened teeth: Your dental crown can strengthen your tooth if weakened by a root canal or repeat dental work with fillings.
• Cosmetic modifications: The dentist can use a dental crown to cover a misshapen or severely discolored tooth.

Beyond repairing the damage, a dental crown makes your tooth stronger and more durable. You can bite into apples and juicy steaks without pain or sensitivity. Your crowned tooth is also less prone to unexpected breakdowns and repairs.

It only takes two quick, painless visits to restore your smile with a dental crown. First, the Knoxville dental crown dentist will examine your tooth with dental X-rays. He’ll establish the health/stability of your tooth to determine its crown eligibility. If so, we’ll prep your tooth by contouring the enamel from all sides of the tooth. This creates a sturdy surface to support the shape of your crown.

Next, we’ll take digital impressions of your prepped tooth and the surrounding structures. These scans guide our dental lab when creating your crown. This personalization is the reason your crown fits snugly and looks natural.
Fabricating your crown takes a few weeks. In the meantime, we’ll protect the prepped tooth from injuries and infections with a provisional crown.

Once your crown is shipped to our office, we’ll notify you to reserve an appointment for placement. We’ll remove your provisional crown and check the fit and appearance of your permanent crown. After a few adjustments, we’ll use durable adhesives to secure your crown in place. You can now enjoy a beautiful, fully functional smile—just like before the damage occurred!

Nothing fancy about dental crown maintenance—observe the same care as your natural teeth. So, brush and floss your teeth diligently and visit your dentist regularly for cleanings. Also, quit smoking and don’t use your teeth to chew non-food items. Finally, wear a custom-made mouthguard to protect your teeth from sports injuries or nighttime grinding.