Crowns

Tooth repair looks natural with crowns from Pembroke Pines, FL dentist

Teeth are strong and hard, but sometimes their durable structure is compromised. Dental crowns reinstate oral function, protecting and strengthening damaged teeth. At Pines Dental Associates in Pembroke Pines, FL, Dr. Carlos Llapur creates porcelain teeth that look beautifully natural.

White tooth caps are versatile

Dental crowns are sometimes called caps because they encircle the part of the tooth that extends above the gumline. Dr. Llapur may recommend crowns in these situations:

  • Extensive tooth decay – When a cavity is too large to support a traditional filling, the tooth can be saved with a crown.
  • Cracked tooth crown – A crown is used to restore a broken tooth, or to hold pieces of a fractured tooth together.
  • Root canal therapy – A crown is placed following endodontic treatment to protect the tooth from further damage.
  • Dental implant restoration – A crown is the finishing touch on this type of stand-alone tooth replacement.
  • Crown and bridge unit – A dental bridge uses crowns to anchor the prosthetic in place.
  • Crown lengthening – Crowns restore the size of teeth that are worn down from bruxing (clenching or grinding during sleep). A crown can also correct unusual shape or size of a tooth, for improved appearance and bite.
  • Cosmetic enhancement – A front tooth crown may cover enamel imperfections or deep discoloration.

Getting crowns in Pembroke Pines, FL

Getting a crown on a tooth calls for just two dental visits. At the first appointment, Dr. Llapur administers local anesthetic to make sure you are comfortable. Areas of decayed or damaged tooth structure are removed. The tooth is shaped, which may involve reducing it or building it up with composite material. Impressions are taken and you select the shade of your new crown. The doctor places a temporary restoration to protect the prepared tooth.

Your porcelain crown is fabricated by a ceramist at a dental laboratory. When you return to Pines Dental Associates, the temporary crown is painlessly removed, and the new one is fitted and cemented in place. (Usually numbing is not needed.)

With sensible oral habits and regular checkups, your crown restoration can last many years.

Dr. Llapur welcomes patients from Cooper City, Miramar, and Hollywood. Call (954) 432-6133 for an appointment in Pembroke Pines, FL for crowns or other dental treatment.

FAQs

A cap/cover placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, and strength and to improve its appearance. When cemented into place, it encloses the entire visible portion of a tooth above the gum line.

You may need a crown:
* To protect a weak tooth from breaking or hold parts of a cracked tooth together
* To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t much tooth left
* To restore a broken or severely worn down tooth
* To cover misshapen or highly discolored teeth
* To hold a dental bridge in place
* To cover an implant

Metals like gold, zirconia, or metal alloys; porcelain, ceramic, and resin. These materials may be used on their own or fused with other materials.

Temporary crowns can be made in a dentist’s office, while permanent ones are usually made in a dental laboratory, although some dentists now create them in-house. Temporary crowns are made of acrylic or stainless steel and are a temporary restoration until a permanent crown is constructed and fitted.

Generally, between 5 and 15 years. This lifespan depends on the wear and tear it undergoes, your oral hygiene practices, and personal habits like chewing on hard substances and teeth grinding.

Dr. Carlos Llapur

Dr Carlos Llapur brings a perfect mix of expertise, honesty and compassionate care to Pines Dental Associates. He is dedicated to provide comprehensive treatment to patients of all ages. With strong family roots in dentistry through his father, a renown Oral Surgeon, Dr Llapur’s passion for oral health began early and has grown into a lifelong commitment to excellence, precision and patient centered care. He completed his first dental training at the School of Dentistry of Havana, Cuba. Later, he attended the prestigious University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League School, earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree and graduating Cum Laude in Clinical Honors. At Pines Dental, his philosophy is very simple: treat every patient like family.