Dental Crowns by Las Vegas Preferred Family Dentistry

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Dental Crowns by Las Vegas Preferred
Family Dentistry
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Our teeth are made of two sections. One is the
root which is embedded within our jaw bone and
the other part is the coronal part which is what
we use to chew with.
During a check-up at Las Vegas Preferred Family
Dentistry, if our dentist sees that you are in
need of a dental crowns, that means that the
coronal portion of the tooth has somehow become
compromised and is in need of protection. A crown
will give the tooth the protection it needs.
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Reasons for Dental Crowns

• Fracturing large parts of the tooth while eating
  . This normally happens when the tooth is already
  decayed. In this case the tooth is weak and ready
  to break off with chewing. Often times you may
  experience that when you are eating parts of your
  tooth are breaking off even when you are eating
  soft foods. This is due to having the decayed
  parts of your tooth slowly chipping off. In this
  case see your dentist as soon as possible to
  prevent further fractures and possibly extraction
  of the tooth.

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• Large portions of the tooth has decayed but not
  yet broken. This case can only be diagnosed by
  our Las Vegas dentist before the tooth finally
  fractures off. This is why it is so important to
  visit our dentist regularly for checkups.
  Sometimes the decayed portion is so large that
  placing a filling is no longer adequate and a
  crown will be needed. If a filling is placed
  instead of a crown it is more likely to break off
  with function.

• After getting a root canal therapy a crown is
  needed to protect the tooth from fracturing since
  the tooth is now very brittle. With a root canal
  the nerve and blood supply to the tooth has been
  removed and this causes the tooth to become
  easily breakable. This is why after a root canal
  is completed a crown is needed as soon as
  possible to protect the tooth from breaking, in
  which case an extraction will be necessary.

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Sometimes for cosmetic reasons we need to utilize
crowns. Our smile line is very important to us
and we are constantly aware of the way our teeth
look in the front. The color, shape and position
of the front teeth are all factors in which
determine our smile line. Crowns may be needed to
correct discrepancies or to correct
discoloration. Most discolorations can be removed
with proper cleaning and whitening, but some
deeper stains such as tetracycline stains are not
always possible to remove with whitening. In this
case the deeper stains can only be masked with
crowns or veneers. The position of the teeth are
also important and the more severe discrepancies
are in need of orthodontic treatment, but in many
cases the position of a tooth can be altered by
using crowns to improve the esthetics.

• Trauma or accidents mostly affecting the front
  teeth can sometimes cause large fractures in the
  teeth. In these cases crowns are necessary to
  restore the affected teeth to their original
  shape.

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Crowns are made of different materials. Some are
made fully with porcelain which works well for
the front teeth where esthetics is important.
Some are made of a combination of metals and are
coated with porcelain, these are called PFM
crowns. Some are made of only metals such as gold
or a combination of precious or non precious
metals. You have the option to choose which type
works well for you with the help and guidance of
Dr. Jafarifar.
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Dental Crowns

• Dr. Jafarifar will start by anesthetizing the
  affected tooth.

• After proper isolation of the tooth, for your
  comfort and safety, Dr. Jafarifar will prepare
  the tooth using a series of burs. The decayed
  portions of the tooth will be removed and
  replaced with a composite material, this step is
  called the crown buildup. Then the tooth will be
  reduced in size to make enough room for a crown
  to be cemented on. The different types of crown
  material s will be discussed with your so you can
  choose what works best for you.

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• After the preparation has been completed an
  impression of the tooth will be made which is
  used by the laboratory to construct your
  customized crown.
• At the end of your appointment you will receive a
  temporary crown to protect your tooth while the
  final crown is being constructed. At this point
  you will be given the chance to choose the color
  of your future crown with the help of Dr.
  Jafarifar. In some cases which the esthetics is
  extremely important the lab technicians may need
  to choose custom shades to perfect your smile.

• The lab usually needs about 2 weeks to finalize
  the crown.
• The crown seating appointment is very short and
  simple. The temporary crown is simply removed and
  the final crown will be cemented on to your
  tooth. Some minor adjustments may be needed at
  this time to perfect the fit of the crown.

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• The lab usually needs about 2 weeks to finalize
  the crown.
• The crown seating appointment is very short and
  simple. The temporary crown is simply removed and
  the final crown will be cemented on to your
  tooth. Some minor adjustments may be needed at
  this time to perfect the fit of the crown.

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