Restore Your Smile With Dental Crowns in Victoria, BC

Dental crowns are one of the most common dental procedures. Crowns are used to extend the life of a tooth or for aesthetic reasons. Crowns are also used with dental implants to replace a missing tooth. Dental crowns are ceramic or gold coverings that replace damaged, unaesthetic or missing tooth structure, increasing the strength and performance of the tooth. At My Victoria Dentist, we offer single-visit CEREC dental crowns individually designed for each patient using an optical scanner instead of impressions. This allows for a digitally precise fit and function. For patients that would like an aesthetic smile improvement, we can design the shape and size of the teeth prior to treatment to allow patients to preview their new smile. Book an appointment now for dental crowns in Victoria. Book an appointment now for dental crowns in Victoria.

One Visit CEREC Dental Crowns

With one visit to CEREC dental crowns, patients avoid the need for temporary crowns while waiting for permanent crowns to be fabricated in a laboratory as well as avoid the inaccuracy created by the traditional approach of taking impressions. Some of the advantages of using CEREC are:

Process of Getting CEREC Crowns

Using CEREC technology, it only takes one appointment to receive your final crown. The tooth is shaped to remove the damaged tooth structure and allow room for the ceramic. Once the tooth is shaped, a small camera is used to scan and recreate a 3D image of all of the teeth in the mouth, including the tooth that has been prepared for a crown. Optical scanning and specialized digital mapping technology help our dentists design the tooth for optimal function and fit. The digital design process simulates jaw movement during chewing which optimizes function. Once the crown is designed, a mill is used to shape a porcelain block into the new crown.

Common Reasons You Need Dental Crowns

Crowns are most often used to protect and restore function to damaged or broken teeth. Crowns are also used to improve the esthetics of teeth when veneers or onlays are not appropriate. The most common situations where crowns are recommended include:

 Covering a cracked or damaged tooth

Posterior teeth are especially vulnerable to fractures. Often a cusp will fracture or break off entirely during the function. Covering the damaged area will help to protect the tooth against further fracture and potential tooth loss.

 Root canal restoration

Root canal treatment is effective in removing relieving symptoms from inflamed and infected teeth. However, there is a much higher risk of a back tooth fracturing following root canal treatment. It is highly recommended to have a crown placed following a root canal to avoid potential tooth loss.

 Cosmetic procedures

Cosmetic procedures improve the overall appearance of your teeth and help you smile without any inhibitions. Dental crowns improve the colour and shape teeth and are used when veneers or onlays are not appropriate to create an aesthetic improvement.