Dental Crowns in Rapid City, SD
Wilson Park Dental provides dental crowns in Rapid City, SD. Our friendly staff and experienced dentists offer comprehensive services to help you make an informed decision about your dental work. Call 605-343-9352 to learn more about dental crowns and schedule an appointment with our dentist.
If a tooth has more extensive decay, is cracked, or if there are fractured teeth, a dental crown may be the ideal aesthetic and functional restorative dental treatment. Crowns provide extra support and protect damaged teeth while restoring both aesthetics and function.
Choosing to have a crown placed can preserve the natural tooth, which is always the goal as preserving the natural teeth helps maintain the supporting bone structure and stability of the surrounding and adjacent teeth.
The first step in the crown process is to take an impression that will be used to make a model of the teeth and bite. This allows the crown to be made to look and function like your natural tooth. The tooth will then be prepped, with the decayed areas being removed. An impression of the prepped tooth will be made so that the final crown will fit properly when it is placed. Our dentists ensure that the remaining tooth structure is properly prepared to support the restoration.
Sometimes the final crown can be placed on the same day but other times a temporary crown will be placed while your final restoration is being created. This dental procedure typically involves a second appointment for placement of the permanent crown. Crowns often last a lifetime with proper care and oral hygiene, and patients should avoid sticky foods that could damage the crown.
There are four common types of crowns:
Ceramic
This type of crown is often used for teeth that are visible when smiling as they are made from a porcelain-based material that retains the look of your natural teeth.
Porcelain Fused to Metal
These crowns are known for their strength and durability while also allowing for a natural-looking restoration.
Gold Alloys
These may be used when more strength is needed, particularly for patients who grind their teeth at night.
Base Metal Alloys
These are strong and corrosion-resistant and are often used when there is less existing tooth structure available to support the crown restoration. They provide excellent extra support for compromised teeth.
Our dental practice also offers other restorations including fillings and dental implants for missing teeth. Our patient care approach ensures you understand every step of the process and feel comfortable throughout your procedure.
Call 605-343-9352 to schedule an appointment.