A crown is a tooth-shaped cover placed over a tooth that is badly damaged or decayed. Many people call it a cap. Crowns may be placed for several reasons. Usually the tooth has been broken or severely damaged by decay. As a result, a filling can't replace enough of the tooth or make the tooth strong enough. A crown may hold together parts of a cracked tooth. It also can be used to hold a bridge in place. Crowns can be used to improve appearance as well. They may be placed to cover misshapen or badly discolored teeth. Crowns can be made ahead of time (prefabricated) or made to order in a laboratory. Prefabricated crowns are made of plastic or stainless steel. They can be used on a temporary basis until a permanent crown is made. Crowns can be made of:
All metal
Zirconia
Porcelain fused to metal (PFM)
Porcelain fused to zirconia
All ceramic
Metals include gold alloy, other alloys (palladium) or a base-metal alloy (nickel or chromium). The all-metal or PFM crowns are stronger and are better choices for back teeth than ceramic crowns. PFM and all-ceramic crowns are the same color as your natural teeth. They look just like normal teeth. To read the entire article , please visit Colgate.com
‘Growing’ New Teeth Dental implants are the solution to recapture a full and beautiful smile. The implant is placed under the gumline, making the crown appear as if it comes up through the gums, just like a natural tooth. Implants can replace as many teeth as are missing, and will provide the stability and full functionality required to chew all types of food. Even those with all teeth missing will benefit from implants, as their dentures can be secured properly and permanently. First, an oral surgeon inserts the titanium post, and then Dr. Kava creates and places the tooth-like restoration. Dr. Rick Kava's Sioux City Dental 2930 Hamilton Blvd., Upper F Suite 101 Sioux City, IA 51104 (712) 258-6169 DrKava.com
Implants Dental implants are a popular and effective way to replace missing teeth. Surgically placed in the upper or lower jaw, they function as a sturdy anchor for replacement teeth. Made of titanium and other materials, implants are designed to hold restorations like crowns or bridges blend in with your other teeth, and are a long-term option for restoring your smile. The above article is from: MouthHealthy.org Dr. Rick Kava's Sioux City Dental 2930 Hamilton Blvd., Upper F Suite 101 Sioux City, IA 51104 (712) 258-6169 DrKava.com
Whitening When it comes to getting a whiter and brighter smile, there are a variety of teeth-whitening products you can try. Your main options are in-office and at-home bleaching. Before starting any whitening treatment, you should speak with your dentist. Your dentist will tell you what, if any, whitening procedures will work best for you. The above article is from: MouthHealthy.org Dr. Rick Kava's Sioux City Dental 2930 Hamilton Blvd., Upper F Suite 101 Sioux City, IA 51104 (712) 258-6169 DrKava.com
Modern Fillings Are Healthier and More Natural Looking For over 100 years, the most common material used to fill cavities was called the “silver-mercury amalgam.” This is a mixture of metals that does an affordable job for most patients with routine cavities. But it has shortcomings, too. The most obvious is that it’s silver colored, so no one can miss the fact that you have a filling. Additionally, the bond between the amalgam and the tooth is not as strong as it could be, and metal reacts to pressure and temperature, so eventually decay can set in under and around the filling.
We are pleased to provide our patients with the best alternative, both aesthetically and functionally. White fillings are made of composite resin that are matched to the natural shade of your tooth. Because of this, no one can tell there’s a filling there. They also give additional strength without any metals added in the material, and they bond more tightly to the tooth to lessen the possibility of decay developing under it. Dr. Rick Kava's Sioux City Dental 2930 Hamilton Blvd., Upper F Suite 101 Sioux City, IA 51104 (712) 258-6169 DrKava.com
