When you have a decayed or damaged tooth in desperate need of a crown, we may need to conduct a treatment to ensure there is enough structure to affix your custom restoration. Our Dallas, TX, periodontal practice can do this by completing a crown lengthening procedure before we attach your crown!
When Your Smile Needs Crown Lengthening
A dental crown is a restoration that covers the visible portion of a tooth, and is used to correct a host of restorative concerns, such a severe decay or infection, or even cracked or broken teeth. However, there needs to be enough structure to attach the crown too. If your tooth is severely worn down or damaged, this may not be possible. However, a crown lengthening procedure involves recontouring the gum line and jawbone to offer enough tooth structure for our team to attach a dental crown. We create a space between the jawbone and your tooth, so we safely and comfortably attach a custom option and restore your smile.
Repairing Your Teeth
Our team will create the crown in question from detailed digital images and impressions taken of your smile. Once we’ve properly lengthened the tooth structure, we can then attach the finished restorations with a powerful bonding agent. The restoration enables us to provide a balanced bite, and the results are attractive as we often use lifelike materials, such as ceramic, which we can color match to blend with your smile.
Preventive Care
Once we’ve completed your crown lengthening procedure and attached the restoration to it, you can take steps to manage periodontal concerns and avoid other factors that impact the health, function, and beauty of your smile. At home, be sure to brush and floss daily and watch what you eat, try to cut back on sugar and starch. Be sure you see our team as needed for periodontal maintenance to manage the disease and protect your smile, so your new restoration can last and your natural teeth can stay healthy. We want to ensure you eat and speak with confidence and without complication, enjoying optimal oral health and a good quality of life.
If you have any questions about the process of crown lengthening, or about placing a custom crown onto your tooth, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. Everyone deserves to enjoy a healthy and comfortable smile!
Talk To BC Perio About Restorative Dentistry
If you want to learn more about our treatment options and our approach to restorative dentistry, then call our Dallas, TX periodontal treatment office at 214-443-0876. When your tooth aches or sustains damage, don’t delay! Give us a call to start the restoration process, so you can enjoy your best smile.