Dental Crowns

Want to improve the look of a discolored tooth or restore one that is cracked or decayed? A crown might be the answer! Schedule your visit to meet the team at Westport Dental and restore your smile!

What are Dental Crowns?

A dental crown, also known as a tooth cap, covers the entire tooth structure. A dental crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with dental fillings. Crowns are needed when our teeth begin to weaken and become more susceptible to problems such as decay, cracks or discoloration. Crowns are used to renew the appearance and function of a tooth. Each crown is customized to your individual tooth in shape, size, and shade.

Other reasons for needing a dental crown include:

• To protect a weak tooth from breaking
• To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t a lot of a tooth left.
• To cover severely discolored teeth.
• To restore an already broken or decayed tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down.

Using computer technology and software, our Cerec® machine allows our team to create a digital impression of the mouth, which is sent to our in-office milling machine to carve your crown from a small block of ceramic. This process takes approximately two hours to complete, although this can vary by patient. With just one appointment, your damaged, decayed or missing tooth can be restored and functional.

What are the Benefits of Same Day Crowns?

• Same day crowns are created for a more lifelike appearance.
• No more waiting for weeks with multiple visits to the office.
• Efficient and cost-effective process since there are no temporary crowns needed.
• More comfortable for the patient.