1. Before the dental crown procedure
Dr. West will examine your mouth to make a first evaluation and makes an impression that will serve as a prototype for the new dental crown.

2. Preparing the old tooth for a dental crown
In his Boulder County dental office, Dr. West prepare the natural tooth to be able to receive the new dental crown. A temporary dental crown is then attached to the natural tooth to protect it while your porcelain crown is being crafted.

3. Placing the new dental crown
A week or so after the first visit, you will return to Dr. West’s office in Lafayette, CO. During this appointment, the temporary dental crown will be removed and the permanent dental crown will be securely fitted. Typically, porcelain crowns will last a lifetime with proper care and dental hygiene.

4. The End Result
By the end of your dental crown procedure, you will have a new tooth that should blend in perfectly with the surrounding teeth. To maintain your new dental crown, you will need to brush and floss as recommended by Dr. West or the dental hygienist.

Alternatives to All-Ceramic Porcelain Crowns

Porcelain Fused To Metal Dental Crowns
Simply put, all-ceramic porcelain crowns are aesthetically superior to any other type of dental crowns. You just can’t get the same finish and natural, living look with traditional metal core dental crowns. However, the latter is an established and well-known solution. This is probably why porcelain-fused-to-metal dental crowns are still commonly used, even though function, installation and price are normally equal to that of porcelain crowns.

To learn more about dental crowns or to find out if porcelain crowns are the right solution for your situation, call Lafayette CO dentist Dr. Gordon West at 720-862-3630 today or fill out the form at the right of this page. Porcelain crowns can restore your beautiful smile.