Dental Crowns

Dental Crown Restorations in Gurnee - Zirconia, Porcelain, & More

Restoring a smile impacted by decay or other dental health concerns is a central service of dentistry. Among a variety of restorative treatment options, dental crown placement is one of the more common restorative procedures. Dr Megan N Gray  provides dental crowns, among other restorations, to patients in Gurnee, Waukegan, Libertyville, Lindenhurst, and the surrounding communities.

The Purpose of Crowns

Healthy teeth can be compromised in a variety of ways and differing degrees of severity. For instance, decay may cause structural damage, leaving teeth unable to survive in the smile. Alternatively, facial trauma may leave chipped, cracked, or eroded dentition, increasing the risk for decay or tooth pulp infection. Crowns help restore and protect your smile as well as provide it with additional support against routine wear, such as the stresses of chewing. Due to their ability to bolster dental stability, crown placement is also considered necessary as a final step in root canal therapy.

Your Choice of Crowns

There are different types of material from which your dental crown can be made. Our Gurnee dentist will work with you to decide on a material that provides cosmetic benefits while also addressing your oral health circumstances. Porcelain can be used to create a crown that is aesthetically similar to a natural, healthy tooth. For a strong restoration that still provides some cosmetic benefits, Dr. Gray may recommend a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown. Zirconia or ceramic crowns, offer beautiful, natural aesthetics, and great strength, to withstand typical function.

Receiving Your New Crown

First, during the appointment when a crown is deemed necessary, our Gurnee dentist creates a mold of the crown you need. She then ships the mold to a dental laboratory; dental laboratories are run by specialists in the fabrication of dental restorations. The lab technicians then work to create a crown which best fits the appearance, feel, and health of your smile. The entire process takes about one week. At the end of this process, Dr. Gray will place the crown onto the tooth, restoring it to full health and function.

Contact Us on (847) 336-4089 today! Dr. Megan N Gray provides Ceramic, Zirconia, and Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns in Gurnee, and serves the local communities of Waukegan, Libertyville, and Lindenhurst. For more information, call our practice today!

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