Put a crown on it!
The versatility, durability, and ease of our in-house dental crowns – made while you wait!
Stephen Huber, DDS, supports the total health of the family. From our office in Leawood, Kansas, we work with patients to prevent damage to their teeth, gums, and other oral structures. When damage cannot be avoided, we also partner with patients to intervene and resolve early-stage disease and trauma before it threatens a tooth’s health and structural integrity. With this close, relational approach, we prevent tooth loss and promote everything from a nutritious diet to a positive self-image (fueled by an attractive smile!).
Dental crowns are a powerful ally in our pursuit of preserving natural teeth and avoiding severe complications, such as extractions or the removal of irreparably damaged or broken teeth.
What are crowns?
Think of crowns as thin “caps” that fit on top of the remaining, healthy tooth structures that have been “prepared.” So, we can give a moderately to severely damaged tooth a second chance. The crown is made from a variety of different materials and shaped so that it fits perfectly on top of the white part of the tooth. In turn, the crown restores the strength, healthy function, and natural and aesthetic appearance of a tooth weakened or vulnerable due to disease or injury.
Am I a good candidate for a crown?
Dr. Huber will closely evaluate the condition of the troublesome tooth. From there, he may recommend a dental filling, crown, or other restoration. Generally, crowns are appropriate for areas of decay or damage that cannot be adequately treated with a dental filling alone. Large cavities are not well-suited for fillings because they do not provide the “coverage” necessary to restore the damaged tooth properly. Crowns can also be used to replace a broken or old filling and may even be an option for extensive cosmetic cases (such as a severely misshapen tooth) and to replace a tooth that cannot be preserved with root canal therapy or through other means. It provides the “finishing touch” for a dental implant, and crowns also anchor the replacement tooth in a conventional dental bridge.
What if my tooth is infected?
It may still be preserved! This is where root canal treatment comes into play. And no root canal therapy would be complete without a dental crown. The crown strengthens a tooth that has been treated with the root canal procedure. The process generally involves removing the infection and diseased tissues deep within the tooth. When finished with a crown, the tooth is no longer vulnerable to damage. Tooth loss/extraction is avoided!
How do you make crowns?
We are glad you asked because, thanks to our investments in technology, the office of Stephen Huber, DDS, can make your new tooth structure while you wait – in just one visit. At other offices that use traditional processes, it would require at least two visits to get a new crown. You would have to wait at least a few weeks while an outside lab made your crown. At our location in Leawood, Kansas, our talented team designs, fabricates, and places crowns in-house with the computer-aided CEREC system.
We have also eliminated the uncomfortable process of getting manual impressions. We use optical impressions that do not involve gag-inducing, messy trays. These impressions are also very accurate. So, we can make your crown right the first time. We also ensure the ultimate in quality control; our crowns are shaped from a high-quality block of dental ceramic. Your new tooth looks like the “real deal” and is highly durable. We can make even the slightest adjustments in no time because we have all of these capabilities under our roof!
To experience this blend of timely technologies and timeless quality care, call us at (913) 349-9795 to schedule your visit.
