Dental Crowns – Chittenango, NY

What is the Process to Receive a Dental Crown?

After a thorough examination of the tooth in question, should your dentist decide a dental crown is necessary, here is what you can expect:

1. Badawy will begin by cleaning out the decay or damaged portion of your tooth and rinsing it thoroughly.
2. He will then seal it to prevent any harmful bacteria from re-entering the tooth.
3. Filing down the tooth, he will take impressions, which will be sent off to a dental lab. Technicians will use the impression as a blueprint to craft your custom, all-porcelain dental crown.
4. You will be fitted with a temporary crown until the permanent is finished. Once it arrives back in our office, you will return for your second and final appointment to have the temporary removed and the permanent one cemented in place.

As an alternative to traditional dental crowns, we also offer E4D Planmeca CAD/CAM Same-Day Crowns. This means you can come in with a damaged tooth and leave our office with a fully restored smile. Using the E4D Planmeca CAD/CAM system, we can take 3D images of the tooth in question and use them to create and design a custom-made dental crown in our office.

While you wait, we will craft the restoration and send it to a milling unit, where a piece of porcelain is placed, and your dental crown is made. Once it is ready, Dr. Badawy will give it a final polish and ensure it looks correct before placing it over your natural tooth.

One of the greatest aspects of this type of dental crown is the convenience it offers. Not only do you spend less time in the dentist chair, but you can have a fully restored smile in just one visit!

What Are the Benefits to Dental Crowns?

• Improved appearance – Not only can they improve the health of your tooth, but they can also improve its appearance, alignment, bite, and shape.
• Increased Protection – When a tooth is damaged, it needs something to protect it from harmful bacteria or injury. A dental crown can serve as a buffer to anything that might try to harm your already weakened tooth.
• Customized to Your Needs – Forget traditional amalgam crowns that shine a spotlight on your dental work. With all-porcelain materials, your crown will be matched to the color, size, and shape of your natural tooth.
• Greater Durability – If you’re worried about your dental crown cracking under pressure, trust that their durability makes it possible to withstand normal wear and tear you put on your teeth each day.

Who is a Good Candidate for a Dental Crown?

Individuals who have any of the following may be eligible for dental crowns:

• Severely decayed teeth caused by poor oral hygiene
• Damaged teeth caused by trauma
• Weakened teeth cause by large fillings that removed much of the natural tooth structure
• Individuals who received a root canal
• Dental implant patients who need a custom restoration