Dental Crowns
If you’re dealing with a damaged, weakened, or severely worn tooth, dental crowns offer a reliable and long-lasting solution. At Perkins Dental Care in Halethorpe, MD, Dr. James Perkins provides custom-made dental crowns that restore your natural smile while protecting your tooth structure. A dental crown, sometimes referred to as a “cap,” fits snugly over a damaged tooth to restore its size, shape, and function.
Whether caused by decay, injury, or prior dental work, this restorative treatment is designed to strengthen and preserve your natural tooth while enhancing your overall oral health. With our in-house advanced technology like iTero digital scanners and cone beam imaging, we ensure a precise, comfortable fit every time.
Why Should I Get A Dental Crown?
Dental crowns aren’t just about aesthetics. They play a critical role in protecting and restoring your oral health. A crown can support a tooth that has a large filling, cover a dental implant, or anchor a dental bridge in place. If you’ve had root canal therapy or your tooth is too fragile for a filling, a dental crown adds a new level of resilience.
At Perkins Dental Care, we offer crowns customized to match your natural tooth color and shape, resulting in a seamless look that doesn’t draw attention. With affordable care options and a bilingual team ready to make your experience smooth and inclusive, patients can feel confident and supported every step of the way.
The Benefits Of Dental Crowns
Strong Tooth Protection
Dental crowns act like a shield, preventing further damage or decay to weak or failing teeth. This added reinforcement helps you avoid more extensive procedures down the road.
Strong Tooth Protection
Dental crowns act like a shield, preventing further damage or decay to weak or failing teeth. This added reinforcement helps you avoid more extensive procedures down the road.
Strong Tooth Protection
Dental crowns act like a shield, preventing further damage or decay to weak or failing teeth. This added reinforcement helps you avoid more extensive procedures down the road.
Natural Look and Feel
Every crown is carefully crafted to mimic the color and shape of your surrounding teeth. The result is a restoration that blends in beautifully and feels just like your natural tooth.
Natural Look and Feel
Every crown is carefully crafted to mimic the color and shape of your surrounding teeth. The result is a restoration that blends in beautifully and feels just like your natural tooth.
Natural Look and Feel
Every crown is carefully crafted to mimic the color and shape of your surrounding teeth. The result is a restoration that blends in beautifully and feels just like your natural tooth.
Improved Bite and Comfort
Dental crowns restore the proper alignment of your bite, making it easier to eat and speak comfortably. They also help alleviate pain caused by cracks or worn-down enamel.
Improved Bite and Comfort
Dental crowns restore the proper alignment of your bite, making it easier to eat and speak comfortably. They also help alleviate pain caused by cracks or worn-down enamel.
Improved Bite and Comfort
Dental crowns restore the proper alignment of your bite, making it easier to eat and speak comfortably. They also help alleviate pain caused by cracks or worn-down enamel.
The Dental Crowns Treatment Process
Step 1
Step 1
Comprehensive Exam and Digital Imaging
Dr. James Perkins begins with a detailed evaluation, using state-of-the-art 3D imaging to assess the tooth’s structure and surrounding tissues. This thorough diagnostic process ensures that your crown treatment plan is tailored precisely to your needs. Patients in Halethorpe benefit from our cutting-edge technology and compassionate care during this crucial first step.
Step 2
Step 2
Tooth Preparation and Temporary Crown
Once the treatment plan is finalized, the affected tooth is gently shaped to allow space for the crown. We take a digital impression using our iTero scanner, eliminating the need for messy, old-fashioned molds. A temporary crown is placed to protect your tooth while the permanent crown is being created in the lab.
Step 3
Step 3
Permanent Crown Placement
After your custom crown is ready, you'll return for final placement. Dr. Perkins ensures the fit, color, and bite are just right before bonding the crown securely in place. With guidance on how to care for your new restoration, you leave our office with a stronger, more confident smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What types of materials are used for dental crowns?
Dental crowns can be made from several materials, including:
- Porcelain or Ceramic: These provide the best natural color match and are ideal for front teeth.
- Metal Alloys: These are very durable and ideal for back teeth that require strength for chewing.
- Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal: These offer a balance between strength and aesthetics.
- Zirconia: Known for its durability and natural appearance.
Your dentist will help you choose the best material based on the location of the tooth, the amount of natural tooth remaining, your bite, and your preference for aesthetics.