Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a tooth to cover and protect the tooth to restore its size and shape, strength, and improve its appearance. A crown is basically a cap for a damaged tooth. The dental crowns when cemented into place, fully encases the entire visible portion of the tooth above the gum line.
Compassionate, efficient, and effective is how to describe the entire team at Karmazin Dental. The skills of each team member are unparalleled in the area. We live and breathe a collaborative approach in developing your personal oral health plan. You will not find a more technologically advanced practice that offers a more relaxing and comfortable setting. Your smile is our priority because we all strongly believe that your smile is a foundational gateway to your personality. It can drive your level of self-esteem and self-confidence. Call, text, or email us for an appointment for an evaluation on the benefits of a dental crown restoration for you. Our number is 605-323-1320 and you can find the entire team at Karmazin Dental, 5701 S. Remington Pl, Sioux Fall, SD 57108, where we have plenty of free parking.
When we examine the crowns of your teeth, we are referring to the surface of your tooth that shows over the gumline. When this part becomes damaged, a dental crown is a cover that sits on the tooth to help protect the remaining tooth structure and improve oral hygiene. Crowns are shaded to the color of your existing teeth and can be created using a variety of materials such as metal, resin, porcelain, or ceramic.
Karmazin Dental recommends placing a dental crown when your tooth is damaged by cracking, decay, or significant fractures. Dental crowns can also be used to improve the look of an unsightly tooth or protect weak areas on the surface of a tooth.
The Different Materials Used for a Dental Crown
Different kinds of materials can be used in crowns, including:
- porcelain
- ceramic
- zirconia
- metal
- composite resin
- a combination of materials
For example, you could have a porcelain crown that is fused to metal, as opposed to an all-porcelain crown.
When selecting the material for your crown, Karmazin Dental will consider factors such as:
- The location of the tooth.
- How much of the tooth will be visible when you smile?
- The position of your gum tissue.
- The function of the tooth that needs the crown.
- How much of the natural tooth is remaining?
- The color of the surrounding teeth.
You can also talk with our team if you have a personal preference.
karmazin is RELATIONSHIP FOCUSED
It's a Team Thing. Here at Karmazin Dental, we invest heavily in recruitment of “A+” team members. Everyone on Team Karmazin has unparallel talent and an ongoing commitment to continuing education. No matter who you see at your appointment, you can be assured that you will be met with a wealth of experience and knowledge not to mention, unequaled customer service.
karmazin is MEMBERSHIP DRIVEN
Not Insurance Driven. The restrictions and limitations that dental insurance puts on its members and Dentists is continuously changing and it is not always for the betterment of the patient. Our focus at Karmazin Dental is to provide patients with the best course of treatment for them, period. For patients without dental insurance, we offer and in house membership plan, which gives the power BACK to our patients. By removing the restrictions of what insurance says they will or will not cover, patients get to spend their money the way they want.
Our philosophy is CUSTOMIZED ORAL CARE
Growth: Always in ALL – Ways
Gratitude: Our patients provide EVERYTHING
Relentless: Clinical Excellence & continuing OUR education
Never Settle: Provide excellence but have the humility to know we will never get there. There is always something more to do, learn and improve upon.
20/20: Complete transparency with our patients and our team.
Integrity to the Core: Do what we say and say what we think.
The Dental Crown Procedure
Preparing a tooth for a dental crown usually requires two visits, the first step involves examining and preparing the tooth, the second visit involves placement of the permanent crown.
At the first visit in preparation for a crown, we will take X-rays to check the roots of the tooth receiving the crown and surrounding bone. If the tooth has extensive decay or if there is a risk of infection to the tooth's pulp, a root canal treatment may need to be performed first.
Before we begin making the crown, Karmazin Dental will administer a local anesthetic to numb the tooth and the gum tissue around the tooth. Now the tooth is reshaped to make room for the crown. The amount removed depends on the type of crown used. If a large area of the tooth is missing from decay or damage, we will use filling material to build up the tooth to support the crown.
After reshaping the tooth, we will make an impression of the tooth. Sometimes this impression is made with a digital scanner. Impressions of the teeth above and below the tooth will also be made to make sure that the crown will not affect your bite. If the crown will be made of porcelain, we will also select the shade that matches the color of your neighboring teeth.
The impressions or scans are then sent to a dental lab where the crown will be created. The crown is usually returned to us in a few short weeks. During the first visit we will make a temporary crown to cover and protect the prepared tooth while the crown is being made. Temporary crowns are made of acrylic and are held in place using a temporary cement.
At the second visit, Karmazin Dental will remove the temporary crown and check the fit and color of the permanent crown. If everything is acceptable, a local anesthetic will be used again to numb the tooth and the new crown is permanently cemented in place.
We Love Creating Beautiful Smiles
The entire team at Karmazin Dental share the exceptional passion radiating from Drs. Molly and Corey Karmazin. Each member of the team works diligently to provide modern dental technology, loving care, and time conscious service. You will find five unique qualities that each team member shares. We believe in and practice team ethics and we collectively make every day and every appointment fun. The unbridled desire for continuing education brings to you a higher level of expertise and skills. You will leave with a smile after experiencing our patience and positive attitudes. We share the simple goal of making your smile the invaluable asset it should be. Please call, text, or email to make your appointment for an evaluation of the benefits of a CEREC same day crown restoration for you.
Our number is 605-323-1320 and we have plenty of convenient parking at our office, 5701 S. Remington Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57108. At Karmazin Dental we want to achieve perfection with every procedure, but we will accept excellence.
