Dental CrownsWhat are Dental Crowns?How is a Dental Crown Placed?When placing your dental crown, Dr. Young will first need to reduce the original tooth structure in size, just enough to provide room to place your new crown. The dental crown is then cemented onto the tooth, encasing it above the gums. This crown will act as a shield to the tooth, protecting the original tooth from decay, breakage or further damage. What is the Dental Crown made of?Dental crowns are made of metal and/or ceramic porcelain. They are generally made from one of three types of material including:
Each material has its advantages and disadvantages that Dr. Young can discuss with you. Together, you can determine which material is appropriate for you. Our Salem, OR office is available to answer your questions on Dental Crowns and how we can save your tooth. Call us today at: (503) 363-0292 |
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