If a patient is in need of a crown, it’s usually because they’ve lost some portion of the tooth or the tooth has been compromised in some way, whether that’s from a cavity or an existing filling that is starting to break down. So a crown really allows us the ability to restore the tooth in its entirety to full function, and it’s done in a couple of appointments. We use our intraoral scanner, so we’ve moved away from those messy impressions, and the scanner allows us to get the digital impression, send it off to the lab, and then have the lab fabricate that crown for us, and then the patient will return and we can cement that crown in place.
Get Fully Functional Teeth Again With Our Expert Care
When you can’t enjoy eating without pain or talking without hiding your mouth, it’s time to do something about it. Just as we have for thousands of others, we can help you get back your healthy smile using crowns or bridges. Plus, we use a digital scanner to make your impressions, so you won’t have to deal with any messy goop! Here are a few of the options available:
- Individual Crowns For Tooth Repair – We’ll have our lab partner craft you a beautiful new crown, usually made from porcelain or zirconia. It will cover your damaged tooth or one repaired with root canal treatment to protect it against further damage.
- Fixed Dental Bridges – Your new bridge will anchor on either end to your existing teeth. Using one or more replacement teeth, it will fill in the gap left behind from missing teeth. You’ll be able to eat more comfortably and smile with more confidence again.
- Implant-Supported Crowns – Dental implants are prosthetic teeth roots that an oral surgeon will place in your jaw. If you have a single missing tooth, then we will attach a sturdy new crown to an individual implant. The finished product will look as natural as your other teeth and will restore virtually all your chewing capacity.
- Implant-Supported Bridges – While similar to standard fixed bridges, these restorations instead anchor to two or more dental implants. Just as with any implant restoration, the implants will strengthen your jawbone and prevent deterioration and possible changes in your facial structure.
- Inlays and Onlays – These restorations are used when a standard filling won’t work, but a full crown is not required. An inlay bonds to the top of a tooth between the tips (cusps), while an onlay also extends onto the sides of a tooth.
Call us today at 913-251-9683 to schedule a consultation or schedule online. If you are ready to repair your smile, dental crowns and bridges in Lenexa can help.
