Crowns
If you’re self-conscious about your smile because of cracked, broken, decayed or worn teeth, Dr. Stewart may recommend dental crowns. These restorations can also correct bite problems by building up worn teeth, closing spaces between teeth, changing the angle of teeth, or replacing missing teeth as part of a bridge or dental implant.
Crowns are a durable, strong, and long-lasting way to restore a tooth with extensive damage. Crowns cover the part of a tooth above the gum line. When made with dental porcelain or zirconia, they can look totally natural. In some cases, however, metal or porcelain-fused-to-metal is preferred for durability.
Also called a partial crown or ¾ crown, inlays and onlays are the treatment option between a crown and a filling. Inlays and onlays are made in a dental lab with porcelain, zirconia, or metal, like a crown. However, they do not cover the entire tooth. Inlays fit between the cusps, or bumps, on the top of a tooth. Onlays fit over a cusp and down the side of a tooth. These partial crowns provide a conservative alternative to a full crown.
Call our dental office today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Stewart. We give residents of Livonia, Farmington, and Farmington Hills personalized service and patient-focused care for smiles that last.