Dental Crowns in Vancouver
Parkview Dental in Vancouver provides various restorative dentistry services to patients including dental crowns.
What are dental crowns?
Dental crowns are a type of dental restoration which, when cemented into place, fully cover the portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line. In comparison, fillings are dental restorations that fill in or cover over just a portion of a tooth. Since dental crowns encase the entire visible aspect of a tooth, a dental crown in effect becomes the tooth’s new outer surface.
Dental crowns can be made out of porcelain (dental ceramic), metal (a gold or other metal alloy), or a combination of both.
Why do teeth need dental crowns?
Dental crowns are recommended for a variety of reasons but, in general, most of these reasons will usually fall within one of the following categories:
- To restore a tooth to its original shape.
- To strengthen a tooth.
- To improve the cosmetic appearance of a tooth.
If you would like to learn more about dental crowns in Vancouver or if you would like to schedule an appointment with your Vancouver dentist, please contact us today.
