Protect Damaged Teeth with Dental Crowns
Dr. Barry Bessler provides custom dental crowns at our Wayland, MA, practice for missing, broken, or decayed teeth in need of restoration or replacement. During a consultation, Dr. Bessler will fully assess your smile, your candidacy, your health needs, and your personal goals. He believes in putting the patient first, and will devote all the time necessary in order to achieve optimal results.
Am I a Candidate for Dental Crowns?
Dr. Bessler will conduct an in-depth assessment that includes dental impressions, photos, and x-rays in order to determine if a dental crown is the best solution for you. Some restorative dentistry patients may first require periodontal care in order to ensure a strong foundation for their crown. Most commonly, dental crowns are recommended for:
● Restoring a tooth following a root canal: A root canal involves removing infected tissue from inside a tooth. Following treatment, the tooth's structure will be somewhat weakened. A custom crown can support the tooth while restoring a natural appearance to your smile. ● Repairing a damaged tooth: If you have suffered trauma that caused a tooth to be broken, but the remaining tissue is able to serve as a base for a restoration, a crown can protect the tooth while maintaining the balance and aesthetics of your bite.
● Oversized dental fillings: These restorations can render the walls of the tooth vulnerable to cracking and breakage, and can be secured with one of our crowns. ● Restoring a tooth following treatment of a large cavity: If a tooth cannot be adequately restored using a conventional filling following tooth loss, your dentist may recommend a custom dental crown. Alternatively, if a cavity is not large enough to require a crown, Dr. Bessler may recommend inlays or onlays. ● Replacing a lost tooth: A crown can restore a dental implant, replacing a lost tooth from the root to the chewing surface.