Anterior Crowns Here at Durham Prosthodontics we not only ensure the crowns we plant on you are strong, but we also ensure they look great to the eye. Anterior crowns, as the name suggests, are crowns that are placed on your front teeth. These are crowns that are normally attached to your incisors and canines. While the strength and functionality of these crowns are paramount, their aesthetic appearance is equally as important, due to their position. Anterior crowns might be necessary when you have chipped or fractured teeth. They could be used to cap and strengthen teeth that have undergone root canals as well. In some cases, they are attached purely for cosmetic purposes. Our patients sometimes opt to get anterior crowns if they don't like the shape or color of their teeth. Repair and RestorationAs mentioned above, the main purpose for getting anterior crowns is to repair or restore damaged teeth. You could end up with fractured or chipped front teeth as a result of an accident. Such teeth might be weak and could cause more problems if left unattended. The tooth can be shaped into an abutment if it is still strongly rooted, and an anterior crown placed on it. Root canal procedures involve cracking the top of the tooth open and treating the pulp of the tooth. That means the tooth is left disfigured and with a cavity after the procedure. Our dentists might cap such a tooth. They often cap the tooth with a crown. If you've lost one or a couple of your front teeth, you will need dental implants before the crowns can be attached. The process of getting anterior crowns, in this case, takes a while longer. You have to undergo a surgical, dental implant placement procedure and heal before the crowns are attached. Cosmetic AppearanceAnterior crowns are made of either porcelain or porcelain-infused metal alloy. While the crowns can be made of other materials such as gold, silver, and ceramic, porcelain is preferred when it comes to anterior crowns. Porcelain is a strong material, and it blends well with the color of the natural teeth. You may choose gold crowns if you wish to, however. Whether you are concerned about your disfigured front teeth, or they've become deeply colored, anterior crowns could provide a solution. It is important to mention that crowns will not necessarily whiten colored teeth. If you are looking for white teeth, you should go for a teeth whitening procedure first. Anterior crowns are permanent, and they can only be removed by a professional. The crowned teeth will also function just like natural teeth. Anterior crowns are almost similar to veneers, only veneers are only placed on the front surface of the teeth. Anterior crowns are a more effective and durable option. Call Durham Prosthodontics at (984) 312-7056 today if you have any inquiries about anterior crowns. Better yet, come to us if you need your front teeth repaired. We always have a solution for any tooth damage or loss. We are the best at what we do. |
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