A crown is a tooth-shaped cover placed over a tooth that is badly damaged or decayed. Many people call it a cap.
Crowns
may be placed for several reasons. Usually the tooth has been broken or
severely damaged by decay. As a result, a filling can't replace enough
of the tooth or make the tooth strong enough. A crown may hold together
parts of a cracked tooth. It also can be used to hold a bridge in place.
Crowns can be used to improve appearance as well. They may be placed to
cover misshapen or badly discolored teeth.
Crowns
can be made ahead of time (prefabricated) or made to order in a
laboratory. Prefabricated crowns are made of plastic or stainless steel.
They can be used on a temporary basis until a permanent crown is made.
Crowns can be made of:
- All metal
- Zirconia
- Porcelain fused to metal (PFM)
- Porcelain fused to zirconia
- All ceramic
Metals
include gold alloy, other alloys (palladium) or a base-metal alloy
(nickel or chromium). The all-metal or PFM crowns are stronger and are
better choices for back teeth than ceramic crowns. PFM and all-ceramic
crowns are the same color as your natural teeth. They look just like
normal teeth.
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An Affordable Alternative for Multiple Missing Teeth
If you have more than one missing tooth, creating a gap within your mouth, a bridge may be an acceptable solution for filling the space. Custom made from the same high-quality materials as our crowns, a bridge is secured on both sides with crowns to eliminate the gap, returning full function and comfort to your mouth, as well as restoring your smile.
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A Crown Restores a Damaged Tooth
Sometimes a tooth can become damaged or simply too worn for a filling to return it to function. When that occurs, a crown will recover and strengthen the impaired tooth. Our crowns are made of the most cutting-edge materials available. The finished product will look so natural you won't be able to tell it from an original tooth.
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2110 NW Amberbrook Dr
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 533-5539
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You are amazing, and we want you to express that confidently. So, we emphasize the aesthetic aspect in ALL our work because we understand that when your smile looks great, you feel on top of the world! We use the best combination of preventive care, tooth-colored fillings, and restorative techniques for your ideal dental health. Modern smile transformations are so straightforward (and affordable!) that there's simply no reason why you can't have the inviting, natural-looking smile you've always wanted. Ask us what crowns, bonding, and whitening can do for YOUR smile!
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Kyle Van, DDS
2110 NW Amberbrook Dr
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 533-5539
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