Learn about the dental crown procedure for repairing teeth with Hanford, CA area dentist

When visiting Hanford Family Dental Center, Dr. Nikunj Raiyani examines the smile to look for signs of tooth decay. If extensive damage has occurred to a tooth due to cavities, the team may recommend the fabrication and placement of a dental crown. A dental crown is a restorative treatment available for patients who have teeth that have been damaged or decayed. These restorations are like “caps” that bond over the natural tooth to offer an extra layer of protection and strength for a weakened tooth that may be susceptible to further damage. Hanford, CA area patients who need dental crowns for weakened teeth are encouraged to ask our team about dental crowns and the dental crown procedure.

What is a dental crown?

Crowns, or caps, are designed to cover natural tooth structure to protect it and strengthen it. This is often done if damage from trauma or decay has occurred. Sometimes, fillings alone cannot repair a tooth that has been impacted by cavities. In a situation such as this, the dentists of Hanford Family Dental Center will evaluate a patient to decide if the placement of a dental crown would be sufficient in strengthening the tooth enough to allow it to function properly. If a patient is a good candidate for a dental crown, they will undergo the preparations needed to create this restoration and bond it in place.

What is the process of obtaining a dental crown?

• First, patients will consult with the dentist to determine if they need a dental crown or alternative restoration.
• Second, preparations require the dentist to file down the tooth’s natural enamel to prepare it for impressions.
• Third, molds of the natural tooth after it is prepared are done to create an impression of the exact measurements and specifications of the tooth.
• Fourth, these impressions are sent to a dental laboratory with specific instructions for the ceramist such as size, shape, and color of the final repair.
• Fifth, a temporary dental crown is bonded onto the prepared tooth to protect it until the final restoration is complete and sent to the dental office.
• Sixth, patients return to the dental office to have their temporary removed and their permanent restoration bonded in place.

Patients leave the office with aftercare instructions to follow closely to ensure their dental crown lasts many years! Patients are still required to book their routine dental cleanings and examinations, which allow the dentist to evaluate the dental crown and ensure it is working as it should to restore functionality.

Find out if you are a good candidate for a dental crown

Dr. Nikunj Raiyani of Hanford Family Dental Center in Hanford, CA is committed to providing the best possible care for patients in and around the community. If you have a tooth that has been weakened and requires additional protection and strengthening, speak to our team to find out if dental crowns are right for you. The office is located at 869 W Lacey Blvd Suite 101 and accepts new patients and families who Call (559) 530-8080 for an appointment.