Thomas Dental Care - a cosmetic Dentist in Davis, Ca
Dr Bruce Thomas, DDS
If you need a crown (cap), Dr Bruce Thomas, is a cosmetic dentist in Davis, Ca who knows how to provide you with the best in fitting, comfort and aesthetics. A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.
Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are the most popular, because they resemble your natural teeth. They are highly durable and will last many years, but like most dental restorations, they will eventually need to be replaced. Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.
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What does getting a crown involve?
A crown procedure usually requires two appointments, though with Cerec, Dr Thomas can sometimes provide you a finished and beautiful crown in a matter of hours. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate molds (or impressions) that will be used to create your custom crown. A mold will also be used to create a temporary crown which will stay on your tooth for approximately two weeks until your new crown is fabricated by a dental laboratory. If a Cerec crown is made for you, Dr Thomas will image your tooth using his CAD cam machine and mill the crown out of a pressed ceramic block. This is often done in a matter of hours... before you even lose your numbness! If the design of the crown is such that you have to come back, the crown will likely still be done in days rather than weeks.
At the crown preparation appointment, Dr Thomas will numb your the tooth and will prepare the tooth by removing any decay and shaping the surface to properly fit the crown. Once these details are accomplished, if you will need to wait for a few days or a couple of weeks, then your temporary crown will be placed with temporary cement and your bite will be checked to ensure you are biting properly.
At your second appointment your temporary crown will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully placed to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate.
You will be given care instructions and encouraged to have regular dental visits to check your new crown.