restorative procedures
Crowns
Crowns or “caps” are one of the most common restorations
that dentists place. These are covers or “hats” that
go over an entire tooth. They are used when there is no other
choice and a filling or porcelain veneer will not do the job.
They come in various materials, sometimes with a metal coping
or thimble covered with porcelain and sometimes without metal,
depending on the situation and need for strength and esthetics.
Gold crowns are the strongest and most long lasting and are
used often in this practice.
Click to see an article, Gold vs Porcelain, that Dr. Small published on the advantages and disadvantages of different materials used in making crowns.
Case Study #1- Crowns
Top photo: This patient had severe wear on his teeth with decay
on the
sides at the
gumline. He also had ill fitting crowns in the back.
Bottom photo: He was restored with porcelian bonded to gold crowns in
the
back and all
ceramic crowns in the front.
Case Study #2- Crowns
Top photo: Another patient with short and worn teeth
Bottom
photo: Restored with all ceramic crowns
Case Study #3- Crowns
Top Photo: This patient had old crowns and
an eneven smile with different
color restorations.
Bottom Photo: After her smile makeover
she now shows off her new full
whiter smile..
Case Study #4- Crowns
Top Photo: This patient had broken and discolored teeth.
Bottom Photo: A new brighter smile using state of the art ceramic crowns
Case Study #5 - Crowns
Top Photo: Patient with missing teeth, old crowns and poor
bonding
Bottom Photo: Same patient following insertion of new all ceramic crowns and bridges
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