Dental Crowns

Restoring Damaged Teeth in Monroe, LA

Patients with decayed, chipped, stained or otherwise damaged teeth may need a crown—a cap that is placed on top of a tooth. Crowns are designed to look and function just like your other teeth. At Eddleman Dental, we aim to make receiving a crown an easy, quick and comfortable process.

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What is a Dental Crown?

A crown, also known as a cap, covers a tooth in order to protect it, restore its function and enhance its appearance. You may need a cap if your tooth has/had major tooth decay, fractures, cracks, chips, a root canal, a large filling, discoloration or stains.

Types of Crowns At Eddleman Dental

We offer two types of crowns in order to best serve our patients, including:

Same-Day Crowns (CEREC)

These are fabricated right here in our office and only require one visit. They are a great option for patients with especially busy lives or those who would like to streamline the process into one visit. Here’s how it works:

Digital Impression

Instead of traditional molds, a digital impression of your tooth is taken using a 3D scan. This eliminates the need for messy and uncomfortable impressions!

Computer-Aided Design

The digital impression is used to create a 3D model of the restoration on a computer. Dr. Eddleman uses CAD software to design the crown, ensuring a precise fit and appearance.

Crafted In-Office

After the design is complete, an on-site machine goes to work, carving the dental cap out of a solid block of ceramic material.

Placement

Once it’s ready, the crown can be immediately placed in your mouth during the same dental appointment. Dr. Eddleman will check the fit and make any necessary adjustments before permanently bonding the cap to your tooth.

Traditional

Traditional crowns have been used for many years and remain a reliable option for restoring damaged or compromised teeth. However, the process typically involves multiple appointments and a temporary crown while the permanent one is being fabricated. Here’s how this process differs from our same-day crowns:

Tooth Preparation

Both traditional and same-day crowns involve tooth preparation, but CEREC ones may allow for a more conservative approach, preserving more of the natural tooth structure.

Fabrication Process

Traditional crowns are typically made in a dental laboratory–a process that can take several days to weeks.

Temporary Crown

Unlike CEREC crowns which are manufactured in our office the same day as your appointment, traditional ones require a temporary tooth placed on the prepared one to protect it and maintain functionality.

Timeline

The entire process of getting a traditional crown usually involves at least two dental appointments, whereas same-day crowns offer a same-day solution.

Benefits Of Same-Day Crowns

We are proud to offer same-day crowns that are made from our office for your convenience. There are several advantages to using these crowns including:

Single Appointment: The entire process, from digital impression to placement, can often be completed in a single visit.
Precision: The digital design and manufacturing ensures a high level of precision and accuracy in creating the crown, leading to a better fit.
Aesthetics: The ceramic material used closely mimics the appearance of natural teeth, providing a more natural and esthetic result.
Minimally Invasive: The digital technology allows for conservative tooth preparation, preserving more of the natural tooth structure.

What is a Crown Made Of?

Crowns can made from a variety of materials, including:

Full porcelain: These are a natural-looking option that blend in with your other teeth.
Full porcelain fused to metal: These crowns have the durability of a metal crown with the discreet appearance of a porcelain one.

The Dental Crown Procedure

Placing your crown at Eddleman Dental is a stress-free process that can be completed in just one appointment. First, Dr. Eddleman will examine your tooth to determine what type will best suit your needs. From there, we:

Prepare the tooth

Dr. Eddelman will first prep your tooth by removing a portion of the outer layer in order for the crown to fit over it.

Take impressions

After preparing your tooth, our team takes a digital scan of it. This 3D scan serves as a model to create a custom-fit crown.

Place a temporary crown

If you are receiving a traditional crown, we will place a temporary one on your prepared tooth. Keep in mind that the temporary crown is usually made of acrylic and is not as durable as your final restoration.

Make the crown

Your final restoration is created either that day in our office or over the period of several weeks in a dental lab.

Bond the crown

Once your permanent crown is ready, the temporary one is removed and the final restoration is placed. Dr. Eddleman will make adjustments to ensure the perfect fit and bite. Once you are both happy with the feel and appearance, the area is numbed with a local aesthetic and the permanent crown is bonded to your tooth.

Recovery And Aftercare for your Dental Crowns

Your crown will look and function just like your other teeth, though it may take a few days to get used to. We will provide you with care instructions, which may include advice on eating a soft diet and taking pain medication as needed. With the right care, crowns can last for years and years. In order to help them last, properly brush and floss your teeth and visit our office for routine preventative care and monitoring every six months.

Schedule Your Appointment With Eddleman Dental Today

We can help your smile to look and feel its best! If you think you need a dental crown, schedule an appointment by using our online form. You can also call our office in Monroe, LA at (318) 322-2013.

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