Dental crowns are typically used to restore a tooth that was compromised by a large cavity or significant dental fracture. While they are created to be as strong as a natural tooth, dental trauma and problems with poor oral hygiene can damage a dental crown or compromise the anchoring tooth.
In some cases, Dr. Hobart, Dr. Yu, and Dr. Ulbrich can treat a damaged or distressed dental crown with a root canal. This endodontic therapy could restore sufficient structure to secure a new dental crown.
If the damage to the root of the abutment is extensive, our dentists might recommend extracting the remnants of the tooth from the socket. This can help ease the pain and allow the gums to heal with minimal risk of infection.
Once your gums have healed Drs. Hobart, Yu, and Ulbrich can restore the tooth with a dental bridge.
Our dentists will start by examining the two neighboring teeth to make sure they are completely healthy. Then they will make room for the dental bridge by shaping each tooth.
Drs. Hobart, Yu, and Ulbrich will then create a detailed impression of the area to serve as a guide for the dental lab technicians that will create your dental bridge.
When the dental bridge is ready our dentists will cement it in place with a strong dental adhesive. This will fully restore the tooth for many years ahead.
If you live in the Bluffton, South Carolina, area and you have a damaged or distressed crown, you should call 843-757-2828 to have it treated at First Dental of Bluffton.