- When a tooth has had a root canal, is cracked or broken, or weakened due to large fillings, an onlay or crown is used to restore the strength and natural appearance of the tooth.
- An onlay is a custom fit man made piece of enamel that is bonded into a tooth to replace an area that is decayed, broken, or missing. Only areas weakened by decay or fractures are replaced, allowing natural tooth enamel to stay intact. Because more of the natural tooth is preserved when restoring a tooth with an onlay. it is many times the preferred treatment over a crown.
- Crowns (also called “caps”) can be made of a variety of materials. Dental crowns are made and customized in size, shape, and color to match your natural teeth. This is done to restore full functonalitity to your teeth and to your teeth and to provide optimal cosmetic results for your smile.
- A dental crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with dental fillings or other types of dental restorations. Dental crown may become necessary or desired for one or more of the following reasons:
- Broken/Fractured Teeth
- Cosmetic Enhancement
- Decayed Teeth
- Fractured Fillings
- Large Fillings
- Root Canal Preparation
- Our preference is an all porcelain crown so that there is no dark edge at the gum line. The result is a strong, natural looking tooth that matches beautifully with your existing teeth.
- Please contact our office to learn more about dental onlays, and crowns.
