Porcelain Crown Tumwater, WA
If you have a damaged tooth that needs repair, you might worry about whether the restoration will blend in naturally with your smile. Porcelain crowns offer an excellent solution for protecting compromised teeth while maintaining a beautiful, natural appearance.
At Deschutes River Dentistry, our skilled professionals use porcelain crowns for both cosmetic and restorative treatments, providing you with repairs that look stunning and function beautifully. While porcelain crowns work similarly to other crown materials like gold or ceramic, they’re crafted from pure porcelain, specifically to deliver superior cosmetic results that closely mimic your natural teeth.
How Are Porcelain Crowns Installed?
The installation process for porcelain crowns follows a straightforward, two-visit approach designed for your comfort and convenience. During your first appointment, our team will carefully examine your tooth and create a detailed mold, along with taking digital X-rays to ensure precise treatment planning. This mold is then sent to our trusted laboratory where skilled technicians craft your custom crown. Once your crown is ready, we’ll schedule your second visit to complete the placement.
On the day of your crown placement, we begin by administering a gentle local anesthetic to ensure you remain comfortable throughout the procedure. Next, we carefully reshape your natural tooth using a dental drill, preparing it to receive the crown. To finish, we will bond the crown to your prepared tooth using strong dental cement.
You might wonder why we need to reshape your natural tooth. This important step ensures your final restoration looks and feels completely natural. Without this preparation, your crown would appear unnaturally bulky and oversized. Additionally, it would be difficult to properly fit a crown over a full-sized tooth due to interference from adjacent teeth.
What Are the Benefits of a Porcelain Crown?
The most remarkable advantage of porcelain crowns is their ability to provide the most natural-looking results of any crown material available today. While ceramic crowns can be color-matched to your existing teeth, they’re not as durable or stain-resistant as porcelain, making porcelain the superior choice for long-term success.
Porcelain crowns are also nearly as long-lasting as metal crowns. Although ceramic crowns with metal cores can improve durability, this addition compromises the natural appearance. Porcelain crowns don’t require a metal core because porcelain itself possesses excellent durability characteristics.
Porcelain crowns can last more than 10 years with proper care. However, most of our patients enjoy their porcelain crowns for much longer, often 20 years or more before repair or replacement becomes necessary. The longevity of your crown depends largely on maintaining excellent oral hygiene habits and receiving regular professional cleanings from our experienced team.
If you’d like to learn more about porcelain crowns and discover whether they’re the right solution for your oral care needs, we invite you to visit our professionals at Deschutes River Dentistry. We are here to answer all of your questions and help you achieve the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve. Schedule your consultation by calling our office at (360) 786-9354 today.