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Crowns Specialist

dental crowns specialist

Crowns Specialist

Crowns are caps that restore your tooth function and appearance. When you have a root canal procedure, a cracked tooth, a loose filling, or other types of damage, a crown is usually the ideal restoration. At the office of Allan D. Schulman, DDS, LLC, in Glen Burnie, Maryland, a custom crown can end your pain and perfect tooth appearance, too. Book your appointment online or by phone now.
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Crowns Q&A

What are crowns?
Crowns are tooth restorations that envelop your tooth, covering all tooth surfaces down to your gum line. The three main materials for crowns include:
  • Porcelain-on-metal
  • All-porcelain
  • Ceramic
Crowns are individually fabricated in a laboratory, and then Dr. Schulman places them permanently on your teeth.
What are the most common uses for dental crowns?

There are many applications for dental crowns, including:

After a root canal procedure

During a root canal procedure, Dr. Schulman removes the decayed pulp within your tooth. Without that support structure, your tooth is greatly weakened. But, your dentist strengthens the tooth with sterile materials and secures it with a custom crown. 

After dental implants

Dental implants are made of biocompatible metal that essentially makes a new root system. A crown then attaches to your dental implant to give you a new tooth. 

Cracked or fractured teeth

A crack in your tooth often leads to fracture, when the tooth actually breaks. A cracked or fractured tooth is highly vulnerable to decay, and that’s why a crown restoration is so useful. The crown completely covers the at-risk tooth.

Bridge support

In a bridge, two crowns (one on each side of the tooth replacement) secure the tooth replacement. This type of bridge is permanent, as your crowns offer great stability.

Filling alternative

If your tooth decay is too serious for a standard filling, a crown can give your tooth the strength it needs while protecting against further decay.

Crowns are useful for cosmetic reasons, too. Because they completely cover all exposed tooth enamel, you can actually change the color or shape of your teeth with crowns.

How long does it take to get crowns?

Usually, it takes a few visits to the Allan D. Schulman, DDS, LLC, office. While your tooth is numb, Dr. Schulman removes a minute amount of enamel, preparing it to hold the new crown. 

Then, Dr. Schulman takes some very precise impressions of your tooth. He determines the exact tooth shade for your crown at this time. Dr. Schulman typically creates a temporary resin crown on-site, and then attaches it using a temporary dental cement. 

When the laboratory completes your permanent crown, you’ll return to the office so Dr. Schulman can remove your current temporary crown and place the permanent one. 

For custom crowns from a highly experienced specialist, call the office of Allan D. Schulman, DDS, LLC, now or click online booking anytime.

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