Whether you need to replace an existing cap or get a new one, Coastal Dental Care can create a custom dental crown in Nederland, TX that looks and feels like a natural tooth. A dental crown is useful and necessary restorative dentistry treatment that our dentists use to restore the oral health of our patients. Our dental care team places dental crowns when necessary to support your long-term dental health or as part of a larger cosmetic or restorative treatment plan.
A dental crown is a cap-like restoration designed to encase and cover a damaged or weakened tooth. We can create your tooth crown from materials like porcelain, metal, or a combination of both. They are custom-made to match the color and shape of natural teeth. This restoration serves to restore the tooth’s strength, size, and appearance. We offer traditional dental crowns as well as same-day porcelain crowns.
What are Dental Crowns used for?
While dental crowns are most often used for restorative purposes, dentists also use them for cosmetic reasons. They are a versatile treatment for various dental issues, and contribute to the structural integrity and cosmetic enhancement of teeth. A tooth crown will protect, strengthen and improve the appearance of a tooth. Some common uses of dental crowns include:
- Protect a tooth after root canal therapy
- Strengthen abutment teeth for dental bridge
- Restore a missing tooth with the use of a dental implant
- Strengthen and repair a damaged, chipped or cracked tooth
- Support a large filling when there is little tooth structure left
- Cover stained or discolored tooth
- Correct misshapen or crooked teeth
- Close the gaps between teeth
Dental Crowns: What to Expect
The process for placing a traditional dental crown requires 2-3 office visits. At the first appointment, your dentist will evaluate your needs, take digital diagnostics as needed, and review your treatment plan with you. Our helpful staff will answer all your questions, and file your dental insurance claim.
At your next visit, your dentist will prepare the tooth receiving a dental crown. We will numb the area around the tooth for your comfort. Then your dentist shape the tooth by removing enough structure for stable placement. Your dentist will place a temporary crown on the tooth so you can function normally until the final crown is ready.
At the next visit, we will place your custom dental crown. After making last-minute adjustments for fit and comfort, we will polish the surface for a natural look and feel. Your new crown will feel and function like your natural teeth. Good daily oral hygiene and routine dental care will support a lasting result.
CEREC: Same-Day Dental Crowns in Nederland, TX
We are pleased to offer CEREC technology in our office. Thanks to this state-of-the-art CAD-CAM equipment, we can fabricate most porcelain crowns in our office using 3-D scans instead of intraoral impressions. It also allows us to place your new dental crown on the same day, so you don’t have to wear a temporary crown for weeks. This makes the experience of getting a new crown faster and more comfortable. 
The process is similar to getting a traditional crown but faster. You will still require a consultation and diagnostics. At your appointment, you will leave with your permanent dental crown instead of a temporary one.
The first step is to the numb the area around the tooth. Your dentist will prepare your tooth by removing a good amount of the tooth structure. Once your tooth is ready, they will take digital impressions of the tooth using a special scanning wand. This will produce digital images we can use to design and fabricate a custom ceramic dental crown while you wait. This advanced software, CAD/CAM design, allows to create a precise crown that will fit seamlessly in your mouth.
Once we are happy with the design, we will begin the milling process. The final design is sent to the milling machine which will carve out your dental crown from a block of high-quality ceramic materials. Our dental care team will place the new crown once complete and make adjustments where needed to fit comfortably and allow for a natural bite.
The Benefits of Same-Day Dental Crowns
Coastal Dental Care is proud to offer same-day dental crowns. These custom-made dental restorations offer our patients many advantages. Continue reading to learn more about these benefits:
- Digital impressions: less discomfort and more accurate diagnostics for treatment planning.
- 3-D imagery: the ability to see and use multi-dimensional images of your mouth enables your dentist to design a crown more precisely.
- Quality materials: CEREC technology can be used to create high quality porcelain dental crowns for a result that is durable, aesthetically pleasing, and fits comfortably.
- Same day restorations: we can design, fabricate, and place your crown during a one visit eliminating the need for a return visit and a temporary tooth crown.
Schedule an Appointment for a Dental Crown in Nederland, TX
Schedule a dentist appointment today with Coastal Dental Care for a dental crown in Nederland, TX. You can reach us by calling 409-215-2035 or you can request an appointment online.