At Elite Dental, custom-crafted dental crowns can restore the strength and beauty to your smile! Our team offers high-quality dental crowns to restore the function and appearance of damaged or weakened teeth. Dr. Grace Lee and her skilled team use advanced techniques and premium materials to create crowns that look and feel natural, providing you with a durable and aesthetically pleasing solutions.
What are Dental Crowns?
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that fits over your entire tooth, restoring its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns are typically provided to:
- Seal and protect a weakened tooth: After a root canal or when a tooth has extensive decay, a crown provides structural support and prevents further damage
- Restore a broken or fractured tooth: Crowns can repair teeth that have been chipped, cracked, or worn down
- Improve the appearance of a misshapen or discolored tooth: Crowns can cover imperfections and create a more aesthetically pleasing smile
- Support a dental bridge: Crowns can serve as anchors for bridges, replacing missing teeth
- Cover a dental implant: Crowns are placed on top of dental implants to provide a natural-looking and functional replacement tooth
Dental Crowns at Elite Dental
Elite Dental offers top dental crown services in Chicago and beyond, including naturally shaded crowns made from the following top materials:
- All Porcelain Crowns: These crowns are strong, metal-free and offer excellent aesthetics, making them ideal for front teeth
- All Ceramic: Similar to porcelain crowns, ceramic dental crowns offer superior aesthetics and biocompatibility
- Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM): These crowns combine the strength of metal with the natural appearance of porcelain
- Stainless Steel: Primarily used for temporary crowns or for children's teeth
- Zirconia: These crowns are incredibly strong, durable, and offer excellent aesthetics
- BruxZir: A brand of zirconia crowns known for their exceptional strength and natural appearance
The Dental Crown Procedure
Receiving a dental crown from Elite Dental will begin preparation of the tooth, allowing your dentist to gently remove any decay and shape the tooth to accommodate the crown. Next, a precise impression of the prepared tooth is taken to create a custom-fit crown. A temporary crown is then placed to protect the tooth while your permanent crown is being fabricated in a dental laboratory.
Once your permanent crown is ready, you'll return to Elite Dental to have it cemented in place, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit and a natural-looking, restored appearance!
Caring for Your New Dental Crown
Caring for your dental crown will help ensure its longevity. It's important to continue practicing proper oral hygiene, paying special attention to the area around the crown. Avoid sticky or hard foods, as these can damage or dislodge the crown, and if needed, protect your teeth from grinding with a bruxism nightguard. Visit Elite Dental for regular checkups and cleanings to allow Dr. Lee and her team help you along the way!
Schedule Your Consultation Today!
If you think you may need a dental crown or have any questions about our restorative services, contact Elite Dental in Chicago to schedule a consultation with our experienced team. We'll take care to assess your needs and recommend the best dental crown for your smile!
