Batesville Dentistry
Dental Crowns
There are many ways teeth can be damaged. This can threaten your oral health, impact your comfort and make you less likely to smile.
At Batesville Dentistry serving Batesville, MS, Oxford, MS, Clarksdale, MS and all of Mississippi. Dr. Thomas Hodge can repair your tooth and alleviate side effects with a traditional or same-day dental crown.
Why do we use dental crowns so often at our Batesville dental practice?
RESTORE YOUR SMILE WITH DENTAL CROWNS
Teeth compromised by decay or trauma can be restored with dental crowns at Batesville Dentistry. These custom-made restorations are designed to fit over the entire tooth structure. Strong and resilient, they help protect your smile and preserve your oral health. Dr. Thomas W. Hodge has years of experience performing a variety of dental procedures and provides top-tier care to residents of Batesville, MS, Oxford, MS, and the surrounding communities.
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Walk out with a New Crown in a Single Appointment
At our Batesville practice, Cerec technology allows patients to save time and skip a temporary crown by condensing their treatment into a single office visit.
CEREC Same-Day Crowns
Dr. Hodge is pleased to offer same-day crowns that uses durable ceramic restorations made with CEREC technology (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics). The system uses state-of-the-art CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing) to streamline the production and improve the accuracy of your dental crown. We start by taking digital x-rays and 3-D scans of your teeth and uploading them to our CEREC software to create a digital mold. Next, the crown blueprint is sent to our in-office milling machine and carved from a solid block of porcelain ceramic. The entire fabrication process takes 90-minutes. In the meantime, our dentist prepares and places your tooth as soon as it’s ready.
Benefits of CEREC
One Visit
Bypass the inconvenience of temporary restorations and multiple dental visits. In just one visit we can design, fabricate, and place your customized restoration.
Long-Lasting and Durable
CEREC® restorations are known for their longevity–resistant to wear and fracture and durability despite their same-day fabrication.
Natural Look
CEREC® restorations mimic the appearance of natural tooth enamel. They are crafted from high-quality ceramic materials.
Precise Fit
The CAD/CAM technology allows for customization of size, color and shape that seamlessly blends with your natural teeth.
When is a Dental Crown Necessary?
Dental crowns are often recommended when damage is too severe for a simple dental filling. Crowns can also be used to restore dental implants and strengthen teeth that have been treated with root canal therapy.
However, crowns are not strictly restorative treatments. Because of how similar they look to natural teeth, many patients opt to receive these restorations for cosmetic concerns, such as chips, cracks, or deep dental discoloration.
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Exploring Candidacy
To qualify for dental crowns, patients must have enough healthy tooth tissue to support the restoration. If the tooth is too damaged, you may need to have it extracted instead. Furthermore, patients should not have gum disease or any other oral health issue that could compromise the health of the new restoration. During a consultation at our Batesville practice, Dr. Hodge will determine if this treatment option is right for you.
Types of Dental Crowns
Depending on your oral health needs, there are several types of crowns available. Some of the most common include:
- Traditional: These crowns can be fabricated from a wide range of materials, including metal, ceramic, or zirconia. This type of crown is placed directly on top of your natural tooth, strengthening it and protecting it from trauma or potential reinfection. However, in order to make room for the restoration, a small amount of enamel must be removed from the tooth.
- Implant-supported: Unlike their traditional counterparts, implant-supported crowns are connected to dental implants. These threaded titanium posts replace the roots of missing teeth to make the restoration more stable.
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Recovery and Aftercare
Due to the nature of the procedure, patients can expect some degree of tenderness. This is temporary and should diminish over the first few days. Any discomfort can be eased with over-the-counter pain relievers.
To maintain your dental crown, steer clear of extremely hard or sticky foods, as these can dislodge the restoration. You should also avoid using your teeth as tools. In other words, do not open packages or tear clothing tags off with them. Be sure to brush at least twice a day and floss once daily. If you suffer from bruxism or teeth grinding, we strongly recommend wearing a night guard to protect your teeth and restorations. Finally, visit your dentist regularly for exams and cleanings.
