Benefits of Porcelain Crowns

Athens dentist encourages patients to consider the benefits of porcelain crowns

Posted by Dr. Anita Mathew

Porcelain crowns explained

Porcelain crowns are ceramic restorations that are made for a variety of purposes. Also known as “caps,” these restorations cover a natural tooth or are used on top of a dental implant to replace a tooth. Additionally, they may be made to fuse to a false tooth called a pontic to create a dental bridge. These are all viable solutions.

Methods of use

A porcelain crown is incredibly versatile and may be used in the following ways: 

• Tooth coverage – a tooth that has been injured or undergone an extensive procedure such as root canal therapy may benefit from an extra layer of protection. The tooth is filed down and the porcelain crown is fabricated to bond over the top. It covers all of the exposed tooth, to keep the natural structure from further breakage.
  
• Tooth replacement – an implant may be placed to and restored with a crown over the top to replace a single missing tooth. Fusing a crown to a pontic can create a bridge for tooth replacement, as well.

Athens Porcelain Crowns

An appointment is a phone call away!

Patients in the area of Athens, Georgia who are interested in learning more about porcelain crowns are welcome to contact the team of TLC Dental Spa at 706.546.6451. Our team of professionals at the practice located at 1021 Barber Creek Dr, Suite A, Watkinsville, GA 30677 encourage individuals to discuss the possibilities for repairing and restoring the smile in whatever way necessary. We accept many insurance plans and accept out-of-pocket payments from patients who do not have coverage. We also work with patients to provide payment options including financing with CareCredit.

The team of TLC Dental Spa offers porcelain crowns for a variety of purposes. Contact Dr. Anita Mathew and her team at 706.546.6451 to make an appointment.