Dental Crown
Using a dental crown to a protect a damaged tooth is one of the most common forms of dental treatment. As we get older our teeth can suffer decay and damage. For many patients this damage and decay is inevitably going to get worse and requires invention to extend the life of the tooth.
What is a dental crown?
A dental crown is a cap shaped like a tooth that is fitted over your existing tooth. This permanent solution is designed to mimic the look, feel, and function of a natural tooth once it is securely in place. Dental crowns come in three primary types: metal crowns, porcelain crowns, and composite resin crowns.
What are the benefits of a dental crown?
A dental crown can;
- protect teeth from erosion (wear and tear).
- treat worn, broken or decayed teeth.
- enhance your appearance.
- improve chewing function.
- They can last from 5 – 15 years with proper care.
What concerns can a dental crown help with?
A crown may be necessary when a tooth is chipped, broken or has a weak structure that cannot be repaired with a filling. In order to keep the natural tooth as long as possible a crown can help to protect the existing tooth from further damage for as long as possible. When a crown is no longer viable, it may be appropriate to extract the tooth.
Broken Tooth
If a chipped, cracked or broken tooth is not treated over time the issue can get worst causing sensitivity and in situations where the tooth is cracked or broken the nerve can become exposed.
Dental Crown Before and After
Natural ceramic crown by Dr Jack Duthie
Why Choose Us?
“Treating Patients like Family since 1977”
Duthie Dental have been delivering outstanding family dental care since 1977. Our team of highly skilled clinicians, nurses and administrators look forward to welcoming you and will strive to do all they can to treat any problems you may have.
In 2021 we opened The Abbey by Duthie Dental which houses our Specialist Referral Clinic for more complex concerns and treatment. This allows our patients a much broader range of treatments they can have with us instead of being referred out to a different practice.
